Lifter Technician

Main Purpose of Job:

The Mechanic will perform proper diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance to lifting equipment as assigned while maintaining consistently high standards for technical efficiency and making quality repairs and diagnostics while throughout observing all safety requirements.

Individual Key Objectives:

a) Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner

b) Testing of machinery when required, subject to licence restrictions

c) Ensuring repairs are carried out in accordance with manufacturer standard times

d) Notifying and reporting all components, materials and consumables used

e) Diagnosing faults and being able to read schematics, electrical diagrams and manufacturers manuals.

f) Responsible for the safe deposit and upkeep of any documents in possession in a proper manner

g) Ensuring machinery are thoroughly examined and report verbally and in writing the general condition of vehicles and/or machinery with emphasis on customer safety

h) Complying with warranty procedures during repairs ensure warranty displaced material returned on completion of a repair

i) Always assisting with good workshop and dealership housekeeping

j) Using specialised tools provided effectively and ensuring optimum use and best safe practices

k) Ensuring that the company time recording procedures are complied with

l) Ensuring job cards write ups are completed accurately and in a timely manner

m) Ensuring that service sheets are completed as per manufacturer/customer instructions

n) Keep informed and follow the Company’s Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001) and Health & Safety Management System procedures and policies while respecting all legal obligations. To support the achievement of the Company’s objective and targets and ensure our company achieve the desired level of customer satisfaction while it operates in an economic viable manner, respecting the wellbeing of all stakeholders and with minimal environmental impact’.

o) Ensuring that all machine defects are reported to the workshop supervisor

p) Ensuring all documents are signed in accordance with requirements

q) Performing pre-delivery inspections.

r) Any other duties commensurate with the level of this post as may be assigned from time to time.

Working Conditions:

a) To have a flexible approach and be ready to work irregular working hours as and when requested

b) Ensure that the workshop facilities, equipment and tools are kept clean, tidy and maintained, reflecting the image of an efficient dealership

c) Support the development of character, skills, attitude and superior individual and team performance

d) To meet the client’s exigencies

e) Always present a business-like and professional image

Personal Characteristics, Skills & Experience:

a) Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing in Maltese or English, in order to be able to report adequately to superiors and to form good relations.

b) Ability to work effectively in a team, including the ability to respond to the needs of team members and provide them with assistance as and when required.

c) To be able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

d) To be open and honest at all times

e) Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with third parties

f) To have a flexible approach to work commitments at all times

g) Minimum O-level of education.

h) Basic knowledge of PC required

i) To be in a possession of a valid driving licence

j) Good working knowledge of computers and conversant with computer applications