Forklift Maintenance Specialist

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Briggs Equipment Ltd Full time

The Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland.

We are currently seeking a skilled Forklift Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Edinburgh. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary up to £36,000 per annum.

Job Description:

As a Forklift Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for attending customer locations to determine the likely scope of work required, assessing and agreeing with the end user their work priorities, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.

You will liaise with the controller and customer on the range of expected work, providing clarity and understanding by all parties on the likely timescales and associated costs.

In this role, you will identify the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way.

You will also carry out inspections and checks on your own work as it proceeds, ensuring that the equipment performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing it back to the customer.

Furthermore, you will identify any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is to be incurred.

You will complete all related job and service documentation correctly, with necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer.

This role involves meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including raising safety gains as required, raising at least one estimate for every four services, keeping Work-In-Progress (WIP) to no more than 10 jobs, and ensuring patched trucks are PM compliant.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant technical qualification
  • Previous experience within a similar role
  • Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical principles
  • The ability to work independently and under pressure
  • The ability to manage and prioritise workload
  • Understanding customer needs
Benefits:
  • A base salary up to £36,000 per annum based on a 40-hour working week
  • Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
  • Vehicle available for private use if desired (tax to be paid)
  • Future development and career opportunities
  • Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
  • Profit share bonus based on business performance
  • Paycare and eyecare health scheme
  • High street discounts


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