Field Service Technician

Kalmar; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kalmar is seeking a Field Service Technician to service Diesel Powered and EV mobile equipment across sites in Australia. You will perform mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, while ensuring quality workmanship and timely service completion.

You will organize parts, review service history, and maintain strong customer relationships, with on-call duties and after-hours support as required.

Formación

• Australian mechanical trade qualification (e.g., Cert III) in HV/mobile plant.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in fault finding, repairs and PM servicing on heavy mobile plant.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, diesel engines and EV systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs on Diesel Powered and EV Mobile Equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and warranty repairs per factory requirements.
• Prepare service work by organizing parts and service history; complete warranty repairs.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify service opportunities.
• Be on-call for after-hours and weekend service operations.
• Maintain 5S and complete daily service reports.

Conocimientos

Fault finding

PM servicing

Hydraulics

Electronics

EV systems

Educación

Cert III in Heavy Vehicle/Mechanical Technology

Herramientas

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics knowledge

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, you will perform corrective maintenance, general repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Powered and EV Mobile Equipment across various locations in the field and in the workshop. Working independently, you will provide exceptional customer service, ensure high-quality workmanship, and safely complete your 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.
• Service Preparation & Execution: Prepare thoroughly for service jobs by organizing parts and service history, ensure efficient execution, and complete warranty repairs in accordance with factory requirements.
• Customer Interaction: Actively build strong customer relationships, review completed work with clients, identify additional service opportunities, and leave the workspace clean and tidy.
• Shift & On-Call Operations: Be available for work during and outside of normal business hours, including weekends, and participate in an On-Call roster to support after-hours service operations.
• Safety & Documentation: Actively ensure a standard of zero accidents by completing Take 5's and vehicle inspections, maintaining 5S standards, and accurately completing daily service reports (WDON).

What We Offer You

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, alongside comprehensive benefits aligned with our global operations.
• High-Quality Equipment: Work with specialized tools and technology, and be provided with the necessary IT equipment and a field vehicle that you will maintain in a clean and presentable state.
• Training and Development: We provide ongoing opportunities to learn new technologies and processes on Kalmar products to participate in our development programs.
• Safe Work Environment: Enjoy working in an environment that prioritizes occupational health and safety above all else, ensuring all work complies with 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.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

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