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Red Recruitment have an exciting opportunity to join our clients team based in Kettering.
What will help you to excel in this role:
* Thorough practical knowledge and insight in three of the four main product elements, Elevated Platforms, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical, with a working knowledge of the fourth.
* Substantial experience working in a related engineering function, e.g., car mechanic, HGV fitter or a formal apprenticeship qualification that includes at least City and Guilds Level 1. If the latter, it would take a newly qualified apprentice up to 12 months working under guidance in the field to reach the necessary minimum level of proficiency.
* IT literate to ensure accurate completion of job reports/loler certificates on tablet/laptop.
* Calm, methodical, positive and pro-active approach to tasks.
* Steady and compliant.
* Self-motivator with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings/instructions.
* Undertake in-house/external training on all platforms.
The Impact you will have:
* Attend customer locations in your region to carry out Loler
Inspections and/or Repairs, determine the likely scope of the work required, assessing and agreeing with the end user his/her work priorities, ensuring safe working practices are adhered to.
* Both at outset and as work progresses, liaise with in house controller and customer on the range of expected work providing clarity and understanding to all parties the likely timescales and associated costs.
* Identify the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way, using any available resource to achieve this.
* Take responsibility for all work produced ensuring it complies with engineering standards, CPL and 3rd Party manufacturer specifications.
* Carry out inspection/checks on own work as it proceeds and ensuring that the platform performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing back to the customer.
* Identify any further work required on a platform and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is likely to be incurred.
* Engineer should ensure that they maximise the potential revenue for equipment that has been damaged.
* Be pro-active in recommending ways of improving efficiency and quality.
* Ensure all documents including job reports are completed daily.
* Ensure all hours worked are allocated to the correct job.
* Promote a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly workplace by observing and adhering to the Companies Health & Safety Policies and other associated accreditations/regulations.
Qualifications:
1. Advanced Technical Qualification or Time Served
2. IPAF 1A, 1B, 1B+, 3A & 3B
3. Valid CAP Certification
4. Aware and Compliant with Working at Height Regulations
Hours: 40 hours a week
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Starting Salary up to £50,000.00 per annum, dependant on experience and qualifications