Location: Rosehill Manitou Center Sydney office/dealership, covering Sydney Metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, and regional areas.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Technician to join our team. In this role, your core focus will be machine pre‐delivery preparation, mechanical repairs and ongoing maintenance for high‐quality machinery – including elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts. You will work extensively across DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and essential mechanical components like engines and motors.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Perform precise troubleshooting, servicing, and diagnostic repairs on customer and internal fleet machinery.
- Engine & System Service: Maintain and repair mechanical components across diesel, LPG, petrol engines.
- Drivetrain & Controls: Repair and service steering systems, brake systems, and manual, powershift, or hydrostatic transmissions.
- Hydraulics & Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves, cylinders, electrical starting/charging systems, and machinery accessories.
- Pre‐Delivery: Undertake new machine pre‐delivery preparations, accessory installations and thorough quality inspections.
- Documentation: Process daily workshop service and repair documentation, ensuring any items requiring attention are reported to the supervisor.
- Parts Liaison: Collaborate directly with the spare parts team to specify and secure components required for repairs.
- Efficiency & Satisfaction: Complete all service and repair tasks within reasonable timeframes to uphold peak customer satisfaction, safety, and quality standards.
- Safety & Housekeeping: Work safely, utilize provided PPE, comply with current Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) legislation and maintain excellent workshop housekeeping.
- Team Support: Provide cross‐functional support and execute other duties as directed.
The Ideal Candidate: Skills & Attributes
- Technical Background: Strong background in hydraulics and electrical systems for machinery like telescopic handlers, forklifts, tractors, and earthmoving equipment.
- Problem‐Solving: Solid analytical skills to accurately troubleshoot and resolve complex technical faults.
- Customer Focus: Excellent interpersonal skills with a highly customer‐focused approach.
- Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Work Ethic: A self‐motivated, hard‐working, and practical individual with a warm, open‐minded personality.
- Team Spirit: A collaborative approach, with experience working in small teams being a distinct advantage.
- Growth Mindset: Motivated to actively contribute to the development of a rapidly growing business.
Education, Qualifications & Licences
- Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of post‐apprenticeship experience as a qualified tradesperson.
Licences & Tickets
- Forklift Licence – Desirable.
- Current Driver's Licence – Advantage.
- Current EWP High Risk Licence – Advantage.
- Telehandler Gold Card – Advantage.
Additional Requirements
- Professionalism: The successful candidate must present themselves in a professional manner at all times.
Workshop Technician employer: Manitou Group
Manitou Australia is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our success in the Oceania region. Join us in Sydney or Perth, where you can thrive in a role that not only challenges you but also rewards you with a fulfilling career path in a leading global company.
