Mobile Test Technician

Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. We pursue to be the preferred supplier for our steel wire products and solutions by continuously delivering superior value to our customers worldwide. Bekaert (Euronext Brussels: BEKB) is a global company with more than 27 000 employees worldwide, headquarters in Belgium and € 4.4 billion in combined revenue in 2020.

An exciting opportunity for a motivated person to build longer term career opportunities in a national market leading business.

If you are looking for a role with growth and career opportunities where you can make a real change - this is the ideal role for you.

Cookes NZ has a team of 140 people shaping the future of NZ by supporting growth across infrastructure, transport and primary industry. Over the past 110 years we have established a distribution and service network across 11 sites. As part of a global market leader, BBRG, we have access to innovation and sustainability solutions which we are excited to bring to the NZ market.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This role would be servicing the New Plymouth and surrounding areas. Reporting to our New Plymouth Branch Manager here is an opportunity to develop and grow an awesome career with their team. In this role you will be learning the ropes across our branch and dealing with our full product range while out on the road carrying out testing and inspections. You will also have a natural flair for Customer Service.
- Carry out Inspections, Testing and Certification of Lifting Equipment and Height Safety Gear whilst on Customer sites.
- Work in with Scheduled Customer site visits using an online reporting system.
- Carry out on-site equipment repairs / replacements as required.
- Accurately complete all necessary customer and company documentation.
- Follow-up on customer enquiries and provide advice in line with best practice.
- Actively promote the range Services we offer to potential customers, offering examples of products and solutions.
- Perform duties in accordance with ISO quality procedures and company SOP’s.

You will display flexibility to meet client requirements and can juggle several tasks at any given time. Being comfortable with a position of responsibility and accountability is also vital.

A manufacturing/industrial/engineering background would be advantageous however is not essential as a full training and assessment structure will support you in your success.

**YOUR DEVELOPMENT**

New Service Technicians with no direct experience or associated industry background will initially undertake a minimum three-month introduction and training program as an apprentice, working internally and in the field under direct supervision with a qualified and Experienced Service Technician. The training incudes practical and theoretical training. On completion the trainee is assessed in the field by our Technical Managers and if deemed competent, is signed off against a range of core inspection procedures. Technicians will continue to be mentored by their training Technician and regularly audited to ensure they are performing and undertaking inspections to our standards and procedures. The Technical Manager provides regular support and advice as required.

As a Full Member of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association), the global industry standard, Cookes also provide the opportunity for our technicians to obtain internationally recognized qualifications. Initially this is the LEEA Foundation Couse which reflects our initial training program for equipment and theory knowledge. This later develops to undertaking Advanced Level training programs with LEEA including the ‘Lifting Equipment - General’ and ‘Lifting Machines Manual’ diploma level qualifications. The learning and development pathway from first joining until deemed fully qualified with the advanced level qualifications would normally take a minimum of 3 years.

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (8 hours per day). Based on your relevant industry experience the salary range for this role would be $60,000 - $70,000 per annum.

This is a fabulous opportunity for an individual that has the right attitude, is self-motivated, an excellent communicator, highly organised and has the desire to achieve results and progress a career.