At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on Diesel and Electric Mobile Equipment in the field.
- Company: Join Kalmar, a leader in sustainable material handling solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, high-quality equipment, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a global network of over 1,400 technicians driving sustainable solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in critical supply chains while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Mechanical trade qualification and experience with heavy mobile plant required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world.
As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future.
We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results.
With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work.
We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together.
With us, your work has an impact.
Your work moves the world!
- Join us and take your career to the next level
- As a
Field Service Technician based in Regency Park, Adelaide, you will perform corrective maintenance, general repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Powered and Electric Vehicle (EV) Mobile Equipment across various locations in the field and in the workshop.
Working independently, you will provide high-quality workmanship, build positive customer relationships, and safely complete tasks within acceptable repair time frames.
- What Are Your Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding, general repair work, preventative maintenance (PM) servicing, and emergency corrective repairs on Diesel Powered and EV Mobile Equipment.
- Warranty & Job
Preparation: Prepare thoroughly for service jobs (reviewing service history, parts, and customer details), execute repairs efficiently, and complete warranty work in accordance with factory requirements.
- Customer Engagement & Cleanliness: Actively build strong customer relationships through professional interaction, review completed work with clients, identify additional service opportunities, and maintain a 5S clean workplace.
- Shift & On-Call
Operations: Be available for work during normal and outside business hours, including weekends, and participate in an On-Call roster to support after-hours breakdown operations.
- Safety & Reporting: Maintain a standard of zero accidents by adhering to HSE regulations, completing Take 5s and vehicle inspections, logging time sheets, and submitting daily service reports (WDON).
What We Offer You
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your heavy mobile plant expertise, alongside comprehensive benefits aligned with our global operations.
- High-Quality Equipment: Work with specialized mobile tools, IT equipment, and be provided with a clean, well-maintained field service vehicle for company travel.
- Training and Development: Access ongoing opportunities to learn new technologies, EV charging systems, and advanced processes on Kalmar products.
- Safe
- Work
Environment: Work in a supportive environment that prioritises occupational health and safety above all else, ensuring all work complies with strict company HSE regulations.
- Global Support Network: Become part of our global network of 1,400+ service technicians and engineers, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.
What You Bring To The Role
- Qualifications: You hold an Australian Mechanical trade qualification, such as Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, or an Automotive/Battery EV qualification (HVAC and Refrigerant handling licenses are highly favorable).
- Extensive
Experience: Substantial post-apprenticeship experience specializing in fault finding, repairs and PM servicing on heavy mobile plant, such as earth moving equipment, heavy duty forklifts, marine, or mining equipment.
- Technical
Expertise: You possess strong knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, diesel engines, and Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and charging requirements, alongside the ability to read electrical schematics.
- Licenses: You hold a valid driver's license (manual preferred), with High Risk Work, Forklift, and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licenses highly preferred.
- Proactive & Customer-Focused: You are a highly motivated professional with excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, capable of building a profitable service business while dealing with all stakeholders.
- About Kalmar
- Kalmar (Nasdaq
Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services.
The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people.
In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www. kalmarglobal. com
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Field Service Technician in Adelaide employer: Kalmar
Kalmar offers a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Employees have the opportunity to work with sustainable material handling equipment, contributing to a zero-emission future. The company fosters an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact in their roles.
