Forklift Mechanic - Day Shift | Crestmead, Brisbane

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Forklift Mechanic for a day shift in Crestmead, Brisbane. The role starts as casual with potential to move to permanent for the right person.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and keep accurate service records. Based onsite at Crestmead, you will operate in a busy workshop, order parts, and coordinate external repairs while adhering to site WHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanic with LV/HV/Plant certification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Current driver’s licence and site inductions compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on forklifts.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Complete routine inspections and maintain service records.
• Order parts and manage workshop stock.
• Work safely following site WHS procedures.
• Coordinate external repairs when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Forklift experience (ideal)

Education

Qualified Mechanic (Light/Heavy Vehicle or Plant)

Job description

Forklift Mechanic - Day Shift | Crestmead, Brisbane

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity. You will start as a casual for the first few months, with the chance to convert to permanent for the right person.

Pay

• Casual rate: $56.25 per hour ($45 base + 25% casual loading)
• Day shift

The Role

• Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs on forklifts
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Complete routine inspections and maintain accurate service records
• Troubleshoot issues and get machines back online quickly
• Order parts and manage basic workshop stock as needed
• Work safely and follow all site WHS procedures
• Coordinate external repairs when required
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and efficient

About You

• Qualified Mechanic (Light Vehicle, Heavy Vehicle, Plant or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
• Practical, solutions-focused approach
• Current driver's licence
• Willing to complete site inductions and follow safety rules
• Prior forklift mechanic experience is ideal but not essential if you are mechanically switched on and keen to learn
• Based onsite at the Crestmead depot, Brisbane

This is a stable, long-term role with a large national operator. If you are a hands‑on mechanic who likes working independently and taking responsibility for a busy fleet, we want to hear from you.