Field Service Technician

Kalmar-8; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Well-equipped field vehicle

Training & development

Safe work environment

Global network of 1,400+ technicians

Descripción de la vacante

Kalmar is seeking a Field Service Technician based in Regency Park, Adelaide, to perform corrective maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Powered and EV Mobile Equipment across multiple sites. You will work independently, build strong customer relationships, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently within repair times.

You will hold an Australian Mechanical trade qualification with experience in fault finding, repairs, and PM servicing on heavy mobile plant.

Formación

• Australian Mechanical trade qualification required.
• Experience fault finding on heavy mobile plant and PM servicing.
• Strong hydraulics, electronics, and EV knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding on Diesel Powered and EV equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs in the field and workshop.
• Prepare for service jobs, review history, parts and details, and complete warranty work.
• Engage with customers and maintain a clean, safe workplace with 5S practices.
• Support after-hours breakdowns through an on-call roster and comply with HSE standards.

Conocimientos

Mechanical trade

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Educación

Cert III in Heavy Vehicle/Mobile Plant

Automotive/EV qualification

Descripción del empleo

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Field Service Technician based in Regency Park, Adelaide, you will perform corrective maintenance, general repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Powered and Electric Vehicle (EV) Mobile Equipment across various locations in the field and in the workshop. Working independently, you will provide high-quality workmanship, build positive customer relationships, and safely complete tasks within acceptable repair time frames.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding, general repair work, preventative maintenance (PM) servicing, and emergency corrective repairs on Diesel Powered and EV Mobile Equipment.
• Warranty & Job Preparation: Prepare thoroughly for service jobs (reviewing service history, parts, and customer details), execute repairs efficiently, and complete warranty work in accordance with factory requirements.
• Customer Engagement & Cleanliness: Actively build strong customer relationships through professional interaction, review completed work with clients, identify additional service opportunities, and maintain a 5S clean workplace.
• Shift & On-Call Operations: Be available for work during normal and outside business hours, including weekends, and participate in an On-Call roster to support after-hours breakdown operations.
• Safety & Reporting: Maintain a standard of zero accidents by adhering to HSE regulations, completing Take 5s and vehicle inspections, logging time sheets, and submitting daily service reports (WDON).

What we offer you:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your heavy mobile plant expertise, alongside comprehensive benefits aligned with our global operations.
• High-Quality Equipment: Work with specialized mobile tools, IT equipment, and be provided with a clean, well-maintained field service vehicle for company travel.
• Training and Development: Access ongoing opportunities to learn new technologies, EV charging systems, and advanced processes on Kalmar products.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a supportive environment that prioritises occupational health and safety above all else, ensuring all work complies with strict company HSE regulations.
• Global Support Network: Become part of our global network of 1,400+ service technicians and engineers, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.

What you bring to the role:

Qualifications: You hold an Australian Mechanical trade qualification, such as Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology, or an Automotive/Battery EV qualification (HVAC and Refrigerant handling licenses are highly favorable).

Extensive Experience: Substantial post-apprenticeship experience specializing in fault finding, repairs, and PM servicing on heavy mobile plant, such as earth moving equipment, heavy duty forklifts, marine, or mining equipment.

Technical Expertise: You possess strong knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, diesel engines, and Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and charging requirements, alongside the ability to read electrical schematics.

Licenses: You hold a valid driver's license (manual preferred), with High Risk Work, Forklift, and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licenses highly preferred.

Proactive & Customer-Focused: You are a highly motivated professional with excellent interpersonal and time-management skills, capable of building a profitable service business while dealing with all stakeholders.

About Kalmar

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com