Resident Service Engineer

Company: Crown Lift Trucks UK
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Location: Stafford
Job Description:

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 has utilised vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward‑thinking solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation solutions, fleet‑management technologies and warehouse solutions.

Job Description

To carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional and cost effective manner, maintaining documentation of all works carried out in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.

  • Work to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at client premises, with occasional off‑site work.
  • Ensure site stock is monitored, counted and sufficient for day‑to‑day maintenance of the fleet.
  • Carry out inspections and monitor the safety of repaired and maintained trucks.
  • Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions and parts paperwork within required timescales.
  • Treat all equipment and tooling (van, laptop, printer etc.) responsibly, ensuring they are in safe condition for the type of work undertaken.
  • Work to strict planned schedules and deadlines.

To be considered you should have knowledge of at least one of the following areas and be willing to undertake further training:

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Hydraulics

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, good communication skills, high standard of work and ability to meet required timescales.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Proficient fault finding and repair
  • GCSE level C in English and maths
  • Experience with Health & Safety requirements in workshop practice
  • 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 and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
  • Capability to work independently or in a team
  • Clear oral and written communication skills
  • Consultation and negotiation skills
  • Flexibility to cope with diverse needs of the post
  • Highly motivated and resilient under pressure
  • Positive, personable and optimistic with a can‑do attitude

Desirable Skills

  • Recent relevant experience in forklift truck service environment
  • Engineering qualification

Vacancy Details

Hours Of Work

Shift rotation of mornings (6:00‑2:30) and afternoons (11:30‑8:00) bi‑weekly, including lunch.

Company Vehicle

A company van and fuel card are provided, with option for private use (subject to tax regulations).

Holidays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays; company pension plan.

Benefits

Employee training and development, competitive compensation packages, social benefits, discount schemes.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026