Battery Engineer - Forklift Batteries

About the role

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd, a manufacturer of electric lift trucks, is looking for a Battery Engineer to carry out service and repairs on battery equipment at customer sites in the Birmingham area (postcodes B, WS and WV). The role follows a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs, with van stock monitored so that there is enough spare equipment for daily fleet maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, inspect and quote customer battery equipment and associated accessories
• Carry out service and maintenance to a planned schedule at client premises
• Monitor and count van stock for day-to-day fleet maintenance
• Complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions and parts paperwork within required timescales
• Diagnose faults to component level
• Take responsibility for equipment and tooling and keep it safe for the work being done

Required profile

• Knowledge of at least two of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, hydraulics or battery, charger and battery change systems, with willingness to undergo additional training
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication and organisation skills
• GCSE English and maths at grade C or above
• Experience of health and safety requirements in a workshop setting
• Ideally lives in the East or West Midlands; recent forklift service experience and an engineering qualification are desirable

Required skills

• Battery, charger and battery change systems knowledge
• Proficiency in fault finding and repair
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

What we offer

• Company van and fuel card, with private use subject to tax regulations
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension plan
• Door-to-door payment, support with tooling and an excellent discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme and training and development

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 with a 30-minute lunch. Applications are made through the Crown website.