The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair all Electric and IC powered material handling equipment namely Reach Stackers, Empty Container Handlers and Forklifts from 2ton to 32ton capacity. Carry out fault finding and repair, either on site or in-house, in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met. Maintaining of vehicle repair records and all associated tasks.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:

Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic with Heavy lift Equipment knowledge.
General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)
Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out.
Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in the organisation
Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out, strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in the organisation – must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
Ability to interpret and apply technical information.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications.
Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models.
Ability to receive constructive criticism.
Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition.
Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment.
Ability to work under extreme pressure.
Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time.
Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks - physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry, meeting the set requirements are paramount to the success of the business and the partnership between our company and that of the customers, either internal or external.