Workshop Technician

About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering & technology, and superior after‑sales service. For 80 years, Crown’s business philosophy has utilised vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward‑thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers as well as automation solutions, fleet management technologies and warehouse solutions.

• Complete inspections and safety checks in accordance with industry practice and regulations.
• Carry out day‑to‑day service, repair and maintenance of forklift trucks, handling equipment and plant.
• Perform fault finding and repairs to meet first‑fix targets.
• Prepare new equipment.
• Sourcing of parts from internal or external suppliers.
• Communicate quickly and efficiently to keep downtime to a minimum and achieve first‑fix targets.
• Work to company procedures and current Health and Safety / COSHH regulations.
• Continually seek and act upon opportunities for personal and team development.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by management.

To be considered for the role you will need to have knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and be willing to receive additional training to excel within Crown Lift Trucks Ltd.

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

You should be able to work independently and in a team, possess good communication skills, work to a high standard and be able to meet timescales as required.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in fault finding and repair.
• Education that includes at least a Grade C in English and Maths at GCSE.
• Experience of Health & Safety requirements working in a workshop.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills, resourceful and solution driven.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear communication skills – oral and written.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post.
• High motivation and resilience to work under pressure.
• Positive, personable and optimistic with a can‑do attitude.

• Recent experience working in a forklift truck service environment.
• Engineering qualification.

Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day, with 30 minutes for lunch.

25 days holiday.

Company pension plan.

At Crown, we know that our employees are the driving force behind our success in the material handling industry. We cultivate a culture of passionate people and inspired innovation. Throughout Crown’s history, more than 1,000 employees have reached a 25‑year milestone, and we are proud to have supported their career paths.

We invest in employee training and development, competitive compensation packages and a range of social benefits, including a company pension plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, support with tooling, an excellent discount scheme, and Tell Us Health.

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Please contact us via our website. Crown Lift Trucks Ltd – Katy Burrows, Rutherford Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8PD
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