Forklift Service Technician

National Workforce; 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

• Earn $35-$50 per hour + super, depending on exp.
• Fully maintained vehicle for field roles
• Real pathway to Lead Technician

We are partnering with an established material handling service provider that is expanding its Newcastle operation. This is an opportunity for a capable mechanic to join a supportive technical team, work across a broad range of equipment and build a long-term career in forklift and material handling service.

You do not need previous forklift dealership experience. Trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or automotive electrical backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they bring strong fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and the confidence to work directly with customers.

What's on Offer

• $35-$50 per hour + super.
• Permanent Newcastle role.
• Field service and workshop variety.
• Fully maintained service vehicle for field roles.
• Strong technical and leadership support.
• Work across multiple brands and industries.
• Modern diagnostics and mobile technology.
• Clear pathway to lead technician roles.

The Role

Working across customer sites and, where required, the Newcastle workshop, you will service, diagnose and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment. The role combines hands‑on mechanical and electrical work with customer communication, job documentation and responsibility for managing work safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and maintain forklifts.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete safe, cost-effective repairs.
• Respond to Newcastle breakdowns.
• Spot extra work and safety issues.
• Keep customers informed.
• Update jobs through mobile systems.
• Assess risks and isolate unsafe equipment.
• Keep your vehicle, tools and work area sharp.
• Join the on-call roster when required.

About You

• Mechanical trade or strong relevant experience.
• Mobile plant, heavy vehicle, light vehicle or auto-electrical background.
• Sharp fault-finding skills.
• Confident working independently.
• Safety-first approach.
• Clear customer communication.
• Comfortable with digital job systems.
• Current driver licence.
• Forklift licence and White Card desirable.
• Positive, reliable and ready to grow.

Reference number: 195915

Profession:Trades & ServicesAutomotive

Company: National Workforce

Date posted: 23rd Oct, 2026