Forklift Service Technician

National Workforce Pty Ltd; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Newcastle role

Field/workshop variety

Company vehicle

Technical leadership support

Multi-brand exposure

Modern diagnostics tech

Lead technician pathway

Job summary

National Workforce Pty Ltd is partnering with an established material handling service provider expanding its Wollongong operation. We are seeking a capable mechanic to join a supportive technical team and service forklifts and related equipment across customer sites and the Newcastle workshop.

You do not need forklift dealership experience; trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy or light vehicles or auto-electrical backgrounds with strong fault-finding and a safety-first approach

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fault-finding

Independent work

Safety-first

Customer communication

Digital job systems

Driver licence

Forklift licence

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

We are partnering with an established material handling service provider that is expanding its Woolongong 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.