Electrical Technician (Maintenance Repair)

Job description / Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planned Maintenance
• Carry out routine and preventative planned maintenance (PPM) at the depot or at the customer sites
• Ensure that there are no deficiencies or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine
• Maintain the appearance of the fleet to Company standard

Inspection
• Ensure pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of each machine is carried out at depot or at customer sites as per company and manufacturers specifications
• Liaise with Hire Desk team to ensure that all required machines are checked prior to despatch in accordance with Company policy and procedures
• Produce monthly plant inspection reports to ensure that all machines are inspected in accordance with company policy

Repair
• Diagnose fault and inform the customer of the approximate repair times and rectify any faults
• Ensure repair of machines at depot or on site conforms with manufacturers specification and Company policy

Quality, Health and Safety
• Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures
• Adhere to all company Quality and Health and Safety policy

Administration
• Accurately complete and submit all relevant paperwork including part requisition forms, engineer reports, off hire, pre-delivery inspection and service sheets
• Update the system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory inspection completed
• Obtain warranty instructions and ensure that all warranty claims are completed and passed for recovery
• Maintain records covering workshop equipment and Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) servicing
• Ensure engineers breakdown reports are processed and charging issues are referred to the Operations or Hire Desk team

Requirements

• Previous experience working on a range of complex machinery such as mobile access, heavy plant or other construction equipment
• Good understanding of the principles of electrical circuits and systems with the ability to read electrical circuit diagrams and schematic drawings
• Ability to methodically find fault, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of electrically powered machines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Able to work to Health & Safety regulations and comply with all company policies and procedures

DESIRABLE
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems with some mechanical maintenance experience
• IPAF demonstrator license
• A valid driving license
• Knowledgeable of the Qatar geographical area

About the Company

Established in 1996, Rapid is the Middle East leader in powered access equipment rental & sale, and part of Europe's largest powered access rental company, Lavendon Group plc.

At Rapid, we offer wide range of MEWP's (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), which offer a number of features making them particularly suitable for different types of applications.

• Steel Erection and construction
• Lighting and electromechanical maintenance
• Industrial and building maintenance
• Signage and Events
• Outside Broadcasting
• Telecommunications maintenance
• Facilities Management
• Airport, Ship and Highway Maintenance

As members of the team committed to providing strength on the ground and performance in the air we work with a simple business philosophy 'Your success is ours'.