WE’RE HIRING
We are currently looking for a Service Engineer to join the team. Offering a full-time position with a base salary of £37.5K & overtime availability, 28 Days holiday and progression opportunities.
You will be joining a successful, friendly business, where you will be servicing, repairing & inspecting a range of hydraulic equipment (Hiabs, Moffetts, Hook loaders & Skip loaders etc.) from a variety of manufacturers.
Truckloader Services are looking for someone with a good technical understanding of hydraulic & electrical systems who is able to work on their own initiative and possesses good communication skills and computer literacy. Does this sound like you?
Send in your CV to service@truckloaderservices.co.uk or give us a call on 01582 764342.
Job Description
Position: Workshop Engineer
Base: Luton, Bedfordshire
The Package:
Full Time, Permanent
Base salary: £37,500 + Overtime
28 days annual holiday (incl. Bank Hols)
Continuous improvement through training
Career progression through to senior engineer available
APPLY BY EMAILING US: SERVICE@TRUCKLOADERSERVICES.CO.UK
Company details:
We are a successful small business run by two siblings, employing 12 staff, providing total aftersales services (maintenance, repairs & training) of vehicle-mounted hydraulic equipment; due to business expansion we require additional engineers.
We specialise in Truck mounted hydraulic equipment. All makes of 'Hiab'-type lorry loaders, Moffett forklifts, Recovery body’s, Roll on off and skip gear, and relevant ancillaries and attachments.
The company's customer base is located primarily in Herts, Beds, Bucks, Northants and Greater London, but we also service customers in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for the effective and efficient service, maintenance and repair of lorry loader cranes and other equipment at workshop based in Luton, Bedfordshire.
Vision:
To be recognised by our customers as the ‘Partner of Choice’ through consistent delivery of high class and innovative service & after-sales support.
Job Specification/Description:
The Hydraulics Engineer / Fitter will be required to carry out scheduled maintenance, safety inspections and repairs of customer vehicles at the company's premises located in Luton.
Candidate would need a good understanding of hydraulic circuits and systems, electrics and pneumatics.
This vacancy would suit a candidate with forklift, access or plant machinery maintenance experience.
Candidate will be expected to work from both verbal and written instruction.
Product specific training will be provided during daily tasks.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out annual LOLER inspections, servicing and repairs to ALLMI standards and within industry prescribed times
Work closely with Service Control and the Service Manager to ensure jobs are carried out on time, customers are kept updated and paperwork completed, in line with company procedures
To follow and promote best practice at all times and work to ‘right-first-time’ standards of workmanship to minimise repeat repairs and vehicle down-time
To provide cost effective use of resources, materials and equipment and identify cost saving initiatives to deliver value for money to customers
Apply customer care skills at all times to ensure customer expectations are met, including keeping the customer and Service Control regularly informed of progress
Ensure van parts stocks are maintained and that vehicle axle weights are not exceeded
In liaison with Parts Departments, ensure all parts returns are documented and returned in a timely manner in accordance with agreed company procedure
Maintain a clean working environment, taking responsibility for personal housekeeping and ensuring all tools and equipment are returned to the correct location
Ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with company requirements and current legislation
Wear appropriate PPE at all times and take responsibility for your personal safety and the safety of others around you
Other duties:
To keep abreast of industry developments and provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues and customers
To carry out any duties deemed reasonable over and above standard duties
To make recommendations to enhance customer service delivery and the effective use of resources, tools and equipment
To assist in the development of new service offerings and identify new after-sales opportunities
Job Standards:
Self-motivated with an ability to prioritise workloads and maintain high standards of workmanship
To act in a manner which is efficient, orderly and timely, ensuring all tasks are achieved within agreed timescales
To maintain a professional attitude, building and developing relationships with customers, peers and colleagues
To be an advocate for the company’s Core Values
Core Skills:
Technical (LOLER, hydraulic & electrical) experience > Essential
Able to work on own initiative > Essential
Good communication skills - phone & face-to-face > Essential
Computer literate > Preferable
Clean driving licence > Preferable
Judgement & decision making > Essential
Arc/MIG welding experience > Preferable
Commercial awareness > Desirable
Core Values:
Honesty & Integrity > Being honest and open, building relationships based on trust
Teamwork > Working together to deliver excellence
Reliability > Fully committed to doing the very best you can all of the time
Customer focus > Delivering first class service
Respect > Treating everyone as you would wish to be treated
Can do attitude > Creating a positive culture and being open to new ideas
