Equipment Workshop Technician - Hire Gear Prep

Kawana Equipment Hire; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Safe workplace

Job summary

Kawana Equipment Hire is seeking a Workshop Assistant to join our team in Warana, Sunshine Coast on a full-time basis. This hands-on role supports the mechanic and helps keep our hire fleet ready for customers, with responsibilities ranging from maintenance to pre-delivery inspections and customer assistance.

We value a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and safe working practices. A full Australian driver’s licence is essential, and forklift or machinery operation certs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, hire, or maintenance environment is preferred but not essential.
• Must have full Australian driver’s licence.
• Forklift or machinery operation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, servicing, and repair of hire equipment.
• Prepare equipment for hire via pre-delivery inspections.
• Clean and service equipment after return from hire.
• Assist customers, load and unload equipment.
• Occasional deliveries and collection to workshop sites.
• Organise and maintain workshop tools, parts inventory and work area.
• Support the mechanic with component replacement and assembly work.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing and maintenance activities.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual labour

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Driver's licence (AU)

Tools

Forklift operation (preferred)

Machinery operation (preferred)

Job description

Kawana Equipment Hire is seeking a Workshop Assistant to join our team in Warana, Sunshine Coast on a full-time basis. This hands-on role supports the mechanic and helps keep our hire fleet ready for customers, with responsibilities ranging from maintenance to pre-delivery inspections and customer assistance.

We value a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and safe working practices. A full Australian driver’s licence is essential, and forklift or machinery operation certs are preferred.