Crown Lift Trucks UK
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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, as well as 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, automation solutions and fleet management technologies, and warehouse solutions—products and design services.
Since its founding in 1945, the family-owned company has placed the customer at the heart of its business. This commitment is reflected in its brand promise: “When every minute matters, customers can count on Crown to keep their businesses moving.”
Job Description
The role is to carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional, and cost-effective manner, maintaining documentation of all works in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Work to a planned schedule of service and maintenance jobs at our client’s premises. Travel may occasionally be required off site.
- Ensure site stock is monitored and counted, maintaining sufficient levels for daily fleet maintenance.
- Conduct inspections and monitor the safety of repaired and maintained trucks.
- Complete job sheets, timesheets, and purchase requisitions/parts paperwork within required deadlines.
- Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (including van, laptop, printer, etc.) to ensure their condition is appropriate for the work undertaken.
- Adhere to strict planned schedules and deadlines.
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Requirements
The role requires knowledge of at least one of the following areas (additional training provided):
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Hydraulics
Personal Specifications
Essential Skills
- Full UK driving licence.
- Proficient fault finding and repair skills.
- Educated with GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
- Experience with Health & Safety requirements in a workshop environment.
- Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet tight deadlines.
- Capable of independent or team-based work.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including consultation and negotiation.
- Flexibility to adapt to diverse operational needs.
- Highly motivated, with resilience under pressure.
- Proactive attitude—optimistic and personable.
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Desirable Skills
- Recent experience in the forklift truck service environment (not essential).
- An engineering qualification.
Additional benefits provided, see listed below.
Vacancy Details
Terms & Conditions
- Hours: Monday–Friday (shift pattern discussed at interview).
- Company Vehicle: Provided with optional private-use fuel card (subject to tax regulations).
- Holidays: 25 days plus Bank Holidays per year.
- Salary: Competitive.
- Pension: Company pension plan available.
At Crown, employees are our core. Our passionate culture and innovation-driven spirit drive our success in material handling solutions—including recognised milestones like 1,000+ employees reaching 25-year service.
We offer:
- Investment in employee training and development.
- Competitive remuneration.
Additional Perks:
- Support with tooling costs.
- Discount scheme with up to the UK’s leading brands.
- Discounted/easy access to employee health services (TellUs Health).
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Contact Details
Crown Lift Trucks Ltd
Tracey Sherwood-Page Rutherford Road Basingstoke RG24 8PD www.crown.com
Queries: Contact the Recruitment Team at Crown Lift Trucks Ltd: Phone: 01256 300211 Email: uk.recruitment@crown.com
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