Workshop Engineer

Repairing Material Handling Equipment Repair of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components Repairing hydraulic valves and rams Repairing final drive and gearbox components Repairing engines and components Servicing Material Handling Equipment Responsible for servicing gas, diesel and electric powered Material Handling Equipment. Using a check sheet, checking that the brakes are fully functional, and that the lifting equipment and steering are in correct working order Changing the oil and filters as necessary Thorough Examinations pending qualifications Carry out Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment. Overhaul of Material Handling Equipment Responsible for completing a partial strip-down of gas, diesel, or electric Material Handling Equipment. Responsible for preparing, steam cleaning or painting the chassis of Material Handling Equipment. Responsible for bolting / welding on ancillaries to the chassis. Battery Maintenance Check voltages and gravities of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers. New and Used Equipment Preparation Responsible for the preparation of gas, diesel and electric Material Handling Equipment by performing pre-delivery inspections (PDI’s), using a check-sheet from the manufacturer to check the specifications to meet the customer’s requirements, along with overseeing the despatch and receipt of Material Handling Equipment in and out of the Depot Engineer Paperwork Responsible for completion of weekly timesheet Completing job sheets on a daily basis to record progress on repairs, parts used or required, etc Liaising with the Service Controller as necessary and advising of any changes Any other reasonable duties related to this role