Become a Forklift Technician / Mechanic

Linde Material Handling; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile phone

Company van

Uniform and PPE provided

Travel to customer sites

Career development support

Job summary

Linde Material Handling invites Automotive or Truck Mechanics to join as a Forklift Technician, offering a clear career path and support from day one through our Transition to Industrial Trucks program.

You will repair, service and maintain Linde and non-Linde machines, with comprehensive in-house training and mentoring to help you succeed in the forklift industry. LMHAU values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Certificate qualifications required to work as automotive/mechanical technician in the heavy equipment/industrial trucks sector.
• Trade qualified mechanics transitioning to forklift industry with on-site and in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service and maintain Linde and non-Linde machines for customers.
• Be guided by industry leaders through in-house training and mentoring.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Vehicle repair

Education

Certificate II In Automotive Servicing Technology

Certificate II In Automotive Electrical Technology

Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology

Job description

Are you an Automotive or Truck Mechanic working at a fixed workshop or a mobile repairer and looking for a different career? Become a Linde Forklift Technician and we will support your career advancement and success from day one, with our Transition to Industrial Trucks program.

Linde Material Handling is a major participant in the Material Handling industry in Australia since 1971 and are part of the global KION Group. We’re built on a strong foundation by delivering expert service and product solutions to our customers. We believe that our success is the result of the skills and commitment from our team members.

What we offer:

• Base rate of pay starts at $35 per hour with penalty rates

• Tools of trade including a mobile phone and company van

• Full uniform, overalls and PPE provided

• Opportunity to travel to different customer sites while getting to know your customers and their business on a personal basis

• Ongoing support for your professional career development

Tasks and Qualifications:

Relevant trade qualifications:

• Certificate II In Automotive Servicing Technology

• Certificate II and III In Automotive Electrical Technology

• Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• Certificate III In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

• Certificate III In Mobile Plant Technology

We are looking for motivated trade qualified mechanics looking to build a long-term career by becoming a Linde Technician. As a Linde Technician you will be responsible for repairing, servicing and maintaining Linde and non-Linde machines for our customers.

You will be guided by industry leaders through our comprehensive in-house training program combined with on-going mentoring to support your transition to succeed in the forklift industry.

LMHAU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion within the workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or other statuses protected by law or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies with whom we do not have signed terms and conditions.