About the position
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills Education / Training and Experience Requirement(s):
- Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Accredited Forklift Lifting Machine Inspector
- Minimum of 3 years mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
- Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out
- Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation
- Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English
- Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
- Ability to interpret and apply technical information
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
- Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools
- Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models
- Ability to receive constructive criticism
- Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition
- Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions
- Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment
- Ability to work under extreme pressure
- Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time
- Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks - physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.
Required Certificates, Licences, Registrations:
- Recognised Forklift Lifting Machine Inspector qualification
- Code 8 driver's licence
- Valid forklift operator licence
- ECSA Certificate/Registration Number
Key Performance Areas:
- Perform load tests as per OHSACT requirements.
- Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communication information that must go on record.
- Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
- Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (supervisor and controller) .
- Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying.
Desired Skills:
- Automotive
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Inspection
About The Employer:
Our national client in the automotive industry is looking for a Lifting Machine Inspector Technician to join their highly skilled team in Port Elizabeth.
