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The Kompan aftersales department provide on-site inspections, repairs, full refurbishments, and maintenance on any manufacturers’ equipment, even those who have ceased trading. As an inspection and maintenance engineer you will be required to carry out operational inspections and minor repairs in playgrounds across the north of the country.

Due to continued growth we are looking for a field-based inspection and maintenance engineer who will carry out operational inspections and repairs with regular visits to our northern storage facilities to obtain and store parts. This role will be based in and around the M60 corridor, the ideal candidate will be located within this area.

The role will include the following.

• Completion of operational inspections and risk assessments as specified in BS EN1176 using the Play Inspection Company APP or other software the company may choose to use. 
• To ensure such inspections provide all necessary information for repair quotations to be produced accurately including measurements, quantities, manufacturer details and photographs. 
• Contacting customers as and when required to advise your intended inspection date / time. 
• Maintain effective communication with the office.
• Identifying opportunities for larger repair and refurbishment works.
• From time to time there may be a requirement to undertake basic corrective repairs these will form part of your responsibility always providing you have appropriate tools and equipment available in your vehicle or obtainable nearby.
• Carry out repairs to an exceptional standard.
• To ensure any vehicle stock is replenished as required by requesting replacement items based on usage to avoid out of stock situations. 
• To provide a stock take of vehicle stock as and when requested. 
• To contribute ideas and suggestions for improving the efficiency of your role. 
• To provide support / training where required to other members of staff. 
• To maintain all tools / equipment / PPE in good condition and request replacement items or repairs as required. 
• To wear company branded workwear at all times (branded workwear will be provided). 
• To clearly display ID badge. 
• To comply in full with the companies code of conduct at all times. 
• To maintain your vehicle in line with the company car policies. 
• To undertake additional training where required. 
• To always act safely and wear all appropriate PPE for the task set (PPE will be provided).

Experience

• Experience of working within a construction, maintenance or service engineers’ 
• Good customer service and communication skills. 
• A problem solver with practical skills including experience of woodworking, surface repair, painting and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and to meet deadlines.
• A self-motivated individual who continually keeps abreast of industry and safety requirement changes.
• Basic IT skills - Use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to travel daily, so a full clean driving license is required.
• RPII Operational inspection Qualification. (Will consider training for the right candidate).
• Due to the nature of our business an Enhanced DBS check will be required. 

Personal skills

• A team player with strong organisational skills, able to collaborate well with others.
• Able to work autonomously, proactively managing personal workload.
• A natural multi-tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Is trustworthy and takes responsibility for managing deadlines, planning tasks for self, seeking input from others, checking details and raising anomalies.
• Structured and accurate, especially with data input skills, excellent attention to detail is vital.
• Able to learn quickly ‘on the job’ to comprehend and adjust to new and updated information.
• A positive ‘can-do’ problem solving attitude.
• A professional commitment to excellent customer service.

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