At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair forklifts, ensuring they run smoothly and safely.
- Company: Join a large national operator with a focus on stability and growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to $56.25 per hour with potential for permanent placement.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Perfect for hands-on mechanics who enjoy independence and responsibility.
- Qualifications: Qualified Mechanic with strong mechanical and fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 56.25 - 56.25 $ per hour.
This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity. You will start as a casual for the first few months, with the chance to convert to permanent for the right person.
Pay
• Casual rate
- $56.25 per hour
- ($45 base + 25% casual loading)
- Day shift
The Role
- Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on forklifts
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
- Complete routine inspections and maintain accurate service records
- Troubleshoot issues and get machines back online quickly
- Order parts and manage basic workshop stock as needed
- Work safely and follow all site WHS procedures
- Coordinate external repairs when required
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and efficient
About You
- Qualified Mechanic (Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Plant or equivalent)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
- Practical, solutions-focused approach
- Willing to complete site inductions and follow safety rules
- Prior forklift mechanic experience is ideal but not essential if you are mechanically switched on and keen to learn
- Based onsite at the Crestmead depot, Brisbane
This is a stable, long-term role with a large national operator.
If you are a hands‑on mechanic who likes working independently and taking responsibility for a busy fleet, we want to hear from you.
- Salary
- Salary: AU$55 - AU$56 per hour
- Job Information
- Job Industries: Trade and Services
- Job Locations: Crestmead, Brisbane, Australia
- Job Types: Permanent
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Forklift Mechanic – Day Shift in Brisbane employer: Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd
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