At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair forklifts while communicating with customers and managing work efficiently.
- Company: Established material handling service provider expanding in Wollongong.
- Benefits: $35-$50 per hour + super, permanent role, and a fully maintained service vehicle.
- Other info: Clear pathway to lead technician roles and modern mobile technology.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and build a long-term career in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified mechanics or those with strong fault-finding skills encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 50 $ per hour.
We are partnering with an established material handling service provider that is expanding its Woolongong operation.
This is an opportunity for a capable mechanic to join a supportive technical team, work across a broad range of equipment and build a long-term career in forklift and material handling service.
You do not need previous forklift dealership experience.
Trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or automotive electrical backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they bring strong fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and the confidence to work directly with customers.
- What's on Offer
- Permanent Newcastle role.
- Field service and workshop variety.
- Fully maintained service vehicle for field roles.
- Strong technical and leadership support.
- Work across multiple brands and industries.
- Modern diagnostics and mobile technology.
- Clear pathway to lead technician roles.
The Role
Working across customer sites and, where required, the Newcastle workshop, you will service, diagnose and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment.
The role combines hands‐on mechanical and electrical work with customer communication, job documentation and responsibility for managing work safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain forklifts.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
- Complete safe, cost‐effective repairs.
- Respond to Newcastle breakdowns.
- Spot extra work and safety issues.
- Keep customers informed.
- Update jobs through mobile systems.
- Assess risks and isolate unsafe equipment.
- Keep your vehicle, tools and work area sharp.
- Join the on‐call roster when required.
About You
- Mechanical trade or strong relevant experience.
- Mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or auto‐electrical background.
- Sharp fault‐finding skills.
- Confident working independently.
- Safety‐first approach.
- Clear customer communication.
- Comfortable with digital job systems.
- Current driver licence.
- Forklift licence and White Card desirable.
- Positive, reliable and ready to grow.
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