Resident Service Engineer - Doncaster

About the role

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd, part of Crown, is recruiting a Resident Service Engineer for its Doncaster site. The role covers service and repairs of equipment on customer sites, working to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs, with occasional off-site work. It involves monitoring site stock, inspecting repaired trucks and keeping accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites safely, professionally and cost-effectively, documenting all work in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
• Work to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at clients' premises, with occasional off-site work.
• Monitor and count site stock so that the fleet can be maintained day to day.
• Inspect repaired and maintained trucks and monitor their safety.
• Complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions and parts paperwork within required timescales.
• Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling, including van, laptop and printer, and keep it safe for the work undertaken.

Required profile

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or hydraulics, with willingness to undergo additional training.
• Full UK driving licence.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience of health and safety requirements in a workshop setting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with clear oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Desirable: recent forklift truck service experience and an engineering qualification.

Required skills

• Proficiency in fault finding and repair.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Resilience under pressure and a positive, solution-driven approach.

What we offer

• Working hours Monday to Friday; shift pattern discussed at interview.
• Company van and fuel card, with private use subject to tax regulations.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension plan.
• Support with tooling and a discount scheme with major UK brands.