Battery Engineer - South

Company Overview

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies. For 80 years Crown has designed, manufactured, and distributed innovative solutions across forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation solutions, and fleet management technologies.

The Battery Service Engineer will carry out service and repairs of battery equipment on customer sites, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Quality procedures, documenting all work, and maintaining van stock for daily maintenance tasks.

• Repair, inspect, and quote customer battery equipment and associated accessories.
• Accurately complete job sheets, timesheets, purchase requisitions, and parts paperwork within required timescales.
• Take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (van, laptop, tablet, etc.) and ensure it is safe for the work undertaken.
• Work to strict planned schedules and deadlines.
• Diagnose faults to a component level.

• Knowledge of at least two of the following areas: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, hydraulics, battery, charger & battery change systems.
• Willingness and ability to accept additional training to excel within Crown Lift Trucks Ltd.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Experience with Health & Safety requirements in a workshop environment.
• Strong organisational, multi‑tasking, and communication skills.

• Fluent in fault finding and repair.
• Educated to at least a GCSE grade C in English and maths.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Excellent organisational skills and solution‑driven approach.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Consultation and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure.
• Positive, personable, and optimistic attitude.

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

Monday to Friday – 08:00am to 16:30pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.

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

• Company van plus fuel card – private use of company vehicle (subject to tax regulations)
• Company pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Door‑to‑door payment.
• Support with tooling.
• Excellent discount scheme with access to the best perks from some of the UK’s biggest brands.
• Tel Us Health.

This role covers the South of England. Applicants from anywhere located in the South are welcome.