Trane Technologies
Engineer - Tail Lift
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Engineer - Tail Lift
Job Opportunity: Tail Lift Engineer – Thermo King UK
Drive sustainability and innovation with Trane Technologies, a leader in climate solutions. Join Thermo King UK in.csvisioning a better future by solving real-world challenges.
About the Role
Tail Lift Engineer (Field-based) Location: Based in the Colchester area
Integrate into a team dedicated to maintaining and optimizing tail lifts, double deck, VBG, and shutter door equipment. You’ll play a critical role in equipment health, service excellence, and revenue generation.
Responsibilities
Service & Maintenance
- Serve and repair tail lifts, energy-haulers, and other critical equipment, minimizing equipment failures and maximizing efficiency for customers.
- Manage stock for engineer vans to support service excellence and alignment with ISO9002 standards.
- Conduct daily safety checks on company vehicles to ensure adherence to regulations.
Customer & Operational Support
- Liaise with the service center to track job timelines, downtime, overtime, costs, and purchase orders.
- Complete all required documentation (PDA/online tasks) for invoicing and maintaining transparency.
- Uphold company policies, Health & Safety standards, and ISO9002 compliance at all times.
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Revenue & Growth
- Prioritize exceptional customer service, reflecting both personally and professionally (van neatness, tool readiness, stock availability).
- Actively promote and generate business with existing/customer prospects.
- Assess, troubleshoot, and address customer and internal technical questions to prevent downtime.
Training & Development
- Complete company training (Tamworth-based or online) and certifications for hydraulic, electrical, welding, and STE/weight-test maintenance.
- Pursue additional manufacturer-authorized courses to evolve your expertise.
Flexible Work Expectations
- Manage additional duties/projects as required for operational continuity.
Requirements
Credentials & Experience
- Education: GCSE (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English.
- Technical Skills:
- NVQ in hydraulics/electrics (desirable) or equivalent expertise to industry standards.
- Tangible tail lift and electro-mechanical engineering experience, including:
- Engines, repair systems (hydraulic/pneumatic).
- Hydraulic diagnosis and repair expertise.
- Valid welding certification and LTBI/Weight Test qualifications.
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Professional Traits
- Ambition: Thrives in an independent role, delivering high-standard results in remote, variable environments.
- Attention: Methodical and detail-oriented.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills + proactive relationship-building.
- Versatility: Confidence in unfamiliar situations, with IT proficiency (Microsoft Office + palmtop training).
Physical & Operational Readiness
- Physical Fitness: Ability to performtasks in customer locations, requiring strength and longevity.
- Flexible Commitment:
- Night/weekend coverage on on-call rotations (extra pay awarded).
- Extensive travel inherent to this role.
Benefits
- Competitive Financial Package + opportunities for growth.
- Benefits & Support:
- Health & well-being programs.
- Mechanisms to thrive at work and at home.
- An inclusive environment where meaningful impact happens every day. Trane Technologies is an equal opportunities employer.
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