Crane & Lifter Service Engineer – Diagnostics & Repair

Sime; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits including discounts

Annual health and wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Monday to Friday roster

Job summary

Transport Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Service Engineer/Technician to diagnose, service, repair and commission Palfinger cranes, hookloaders and tail lifts from our Rydalmere team.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will work with customers, technicians and the broader service team to maintain equipment to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance. A compulsory pre-employment medical, drugs and alcohol assessment is required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical, Diesel Fitting, Auto Electrical, Hydraulic Systems or related discipline.
• Experience servicing and repairing heavy vehicle or mobile equipment.
• Strong hydraulic and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and service manuals.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality outcomes.
• Current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults across hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform servicing, repairs, breakdown response and preventative maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to workshop and field service technicians.
• Conduct inspections and identify repair requirements on customer equipment.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and handover of new and repaired equipment.
• Support warranty investigations and technical reporting requirements.
• Liaise with customers to provide technical advice and job updates.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed to Palfinger and OEM standards.
• Maintain accurate service records, job documentation and inspection reports.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop and service operations.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all service activities.
• Support field service activities and customer site work as required.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical / Diesel Fitting / Auto Electrical / Hydraulic Systems

Job description

Transport Engineering Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Service Engineer/Technician to diagnose, service, repair and commission Palfinger cranes, hookloaders and tail lifts from our Rydalmere team.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will work with customers, technicians and the broader service team to maintain equipment to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance. A compulsory pre-employment medical, drugs and alcohol assessment is required.