Steve Bullman

STIHL has introduced the KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine to its AP System, offering compatibility with all the main attachments ranging from blowers and hedge trimmers to pole pruners and sweepers. The KMA 120 R offers professional users’ exceptional versatility, ensuring a wide range of tasks can be completed quickly and efficiently. The lightweight and powerful KMA 120 R can be used with up to twelve different attachments and is designed with maximum comfort and working efficiency in mind. The machine comes with a tool-free adjustable loop handle for easy adjustment and features an ergonomic control, non-slip handle and easy-to-use lockout lever with a simple symmetrical design. Boasting two speed settings and a variable speed trigger, the KMA 120 R features an ECO mode that reduces the motor rpm, maximising working time; ideal for hedge trimming and lawn edging tasks. In addition, the new model features an adjustable harness hook for optimum balance with no tools required, and has the option of a support foot accessory, providing extra reach and protection for the battery housing. For more information on the KMA 120 R and STIHL’s wide range of professional battery tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

We are currently offering an exciting Technician opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical maintenance to join our Technical Services team, based at our new purpose-built workshop at our new Camberley site. ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY The purpose of this role is to carry out technical inspections, repairs and servicing works on STIHL products. As a Technician, you will be instrumental in investigating and establishing root cause of failures within the STIHL product range to provide support to the dealer network. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Produce timely, informative and accurate inspection/servicing reports to support our dealer network and give positive outcomes from product returns Maintain product knowledge for current models to carry out inspection servicing and repair of product failures. Interaction and communication directly with the dealer network, by means of telephone, email and other business software systems as required. To support junior team members and provide sound engineering guidance Comply with health and safety policies within the Technical Services Workshop and wider business. ROLE REQUIREMENTS We are looking for someone with a technical background who has experience in carrying out inspection, servicing and repairs of product failures. You should also have effective communication skills to provide technical helpline support. The following requirements are essential: An engineering qualification would be advantageous Prior Technical experience working with gasoline and battery products, and ideally robotics Understanding of engineering principles, material science and failure analysis IT skills across MS Office, including Excel Competent in the use of technical business systems. Ability to communicate results and findings to stakeholders Self-motivated and target-oriented CONTACT For more information or to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]

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