Forklift / Diesel Apprenticeship

Fork Force Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms paid and laundered

Monthly BBQs

Development opportunities

Job summary

Fork Force Australia is offering a structured apprenticeship in Mobile Plant Technology/Forklift Technology in Melbourne. You will receive one-on-one mentoring with qualified mechanics, attend TAFE for theory and practical learning, and work on service and repair tasks for forklifts and related equipment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a genuine interest in mechanics, a strong work ethic, and commitment to a 4-year apprenticeship, while completing Year 12 and possessing a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Aspire to become qualified in Mobile Plant Technology.
• Interest in mechanical equipment.
• Able to undertake manual physical work.
• Punctual, reliable, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in service and repair of forklifts and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems (engines, transmissions, control boards).
• Attend TAFE for practical and theory learning with mentoring from qualified mechanics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Year 12 completed

Job description

About the role

We are offering This great opportunity for motivated, committed, and reliable people who want to gain practical and theoretical on-the-job experience whilst receiving extensive training in Mobile Plant Technology/ Forklift Technology. This role also involves the following but is not limited to:

• Full one-on-one mentoring and support from our qualified mechanics
• Tafe attendance for practical and theory learning
• Service and Repair of Forklifts and associated equipment
• Diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical systems such as engines, transmissions, control boards, etc.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A strong desire to become qualified in Mobile Plant Technology
• A genuine interest in mechanical equipment
• Ability to undertake manual physical work
• Punctual, reliable, and energetic
• Commitment and determination to complete a 4-year apprenticeship
• Completed at least Year 12
• Driver’s license

What you’ll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work with a growing nationally recognized employer in its industry which boasts good staff culture, and support network.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to work full-time while also attending Tafe for a full learning experience. We offer a supportive family-like environment with uniforms paid and laundered, monthly BBQs and development opportunities to further your career!

• uniforms paid and laundered
• monthly BBQs
• development opportunities to further your career!

About Us

Fork Force Australia, including Fork Force Rentals, is one of Australia’s largest independent forklift companies and is majority owned by Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the 8th largest equipment rental company in the world.

Our fast-growing, innovative company offers quality new and used forklifts for sale and hire and is supported by National servicing and spare parts.

We are looking for passionate people to join our world-class service team as we continue to raise service levels within the materials handling industry. We already have a great team, but we want to grow it, and that’s where you come in.