Forklift Mechanic / Trainee Forklift Mechanic

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Workshop Technician to maintain and repair a modern fleet of forklifts and materials-handling equipment. This full-time role offers training and a pathway to specialist service tasks across workshop and onsite environments.

You will perform scheduled servicing, fault-finding and repairs, diagnose hydraulic, LPG/diesel engines and electrical faults, and coordinate parts and service scheduling with the team.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on forklifts, light or heavy vehicle’s, plant, telehandlers or materials-handling equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills across hydraulics, LPG/Diesel engines and electrics.

Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing, fault-finding & repairs on forklifts & lifting equipment.
• Diagnosing issues across mechanical, hydraulic & electrical systems.
• Responding to breakdowns in the workshop and onsite, in metro & regional locations.
• Coordinating parts, job planning & service scheduling.
• Inspecting machines before and after hire for safety & performance.
• Supporting the workshop team with general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Forklift Mechanic / Trainee Forklift Mechanic

Forklift Mechanic / Trainee Forklift Mechanic

Up to $50PH – Overtime 1.5 + 2x – Full Training Provided

Location : Gold Coast

Join a leading national hire company supporting warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and construction projects across Australia. We’re looking for an experienced Workshop Technician to maintain and repair a modern fleet of forklifts, materials-handling equipment and associated plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduled servicing, fault-finding & repairs on forklifts & lifting equipment
• Diagnosing issues across mechanical, hydraulic & electrical systems
• Responding to breakdowns in the workshop and onsite, in metro & regional locations
• Coordinating parts, job planning & service scheduling
• Inspecting machines before and after hire for safety & performance
• Supporting the workshop team with general maintenance tasks

What You’ll Need

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent (Forklift, Light Vehicle, Diesel or Plant Mechanic)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on forklifts, light or heavy vehicle’s, plant, telehandlers or materials-handling equipment
• Strong diagnostic skills across hydraulics, LPG/Diesel engines and electrics

Why Work With Us?

• Work with a respected and growing national hire company
• Secure, full-time role with long-term stability
• Be part of a skilled, friendly and professional team
• Access to modern tools, service vehicles and workshop facilities
• Competitive hourly rate and consistent workload