Forklift Service Technician Just posted

NW People; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained service vehicle

Permanent Newcastle role

Field service and workshop variety

Modern diagnostics and mobile tech

Job summary

NW People partners with an established material handling service provider to recruit a capable mechanic for the Newcastle NSW operation. You will service, diagnose and repair forklifts and other material handling equipment across customer sites and the Newcastle workshop, blending hands-on mechanical and electrical work with customer communication and safe, efficient job completion.

Trade-qualified technicians from mobile plant, heavy/ light vehicles or auto-electrical backgrounds are encouraged

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified technician with hands-on mechanical/electrical skills.
• Experience across mobile plant, heavy/light vehicles or auto-electrical work.
• Strong fault-finding and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain forklifts and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and perform repairs.
• Respond to Newcastle breakdowns and document work.
• Maintain safe working conditions and update job records.
• Keep tools, vehicle and work area in good order.
• Join on-call roster when required.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

Electrical fault-finding

Customer communication

Safety-first mindset

Independent work

Education

Forklift licence

White Card

Job description

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