Forklift Field Technician: Path to Lead Technician

National Workforce Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Newcastle role

Fully maintained service vehicle

Field service and workshop variety

Work across multiple brands and sites

Job summary

National Workforce in Newcastle is hiring a qualified mechanic to service, diagnose and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment at customer sites and in the Newcastle workshop. The role blends hands-on mechanical and electrical work with clear customer communication and accurate job documentation.

Ideal applicants include trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or auto-electrical backgrounds with strong fault-finding skills and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified or equivalent experience.
• Strong fault-finding skills.
• Confident working independently with a safety-first approach.
• Current driver licence required; forklift licence and White Card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain forklifts across customer sites and Newcastle workshop.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in material handling equipment.
• Complete safe, cost-effective repairs and document work.
• Respond to Newcastle breakdowns and communicate findings to customers.
• Spot extra work and safety issues during site visits.
• Keep customers informed and update jobs via mobile systems.
• Assess risks and isolate unsafe equipment; maintain vehicle and tools.
• Join the on-call roster when required.

Skills

Mechanical trades

Fault-finding

Customer communication

Electrical diagnostics

Driver's license

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

National Workforce in Newcastle is hiring a qualified mechanic to service, diagnose and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment at customer sites and in the Newcastle workshop. The role blends hands-on mechanical and electrical work with clear customer communication and accurate job documentation.

Ideal applicants include trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or auto-electrical backgrounds with strong fault-finding skills and a safety-first mindset.