Forklift Workshop Technician - Hands-On Diagnostics & Growth

Adaptalift Group; Bunbury; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee rewards program with product,

Wellbeing support and celebrations

Overtime available

Résumé du poste

Adaptalift Southwest, part of the Adaptalift Group, is seeking a skilled Workshop Technician in Bunbury, WA. This hands-on role focuses on diagnosing, repairing and preparing used equipment to a high standard, working closely with sales and yard teams to ensure fast turnaround.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with overtime available. Attractive employee rewards and wellbeing programs are included.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate — all mechanical trades considered.
• Experience servicing plant equipment, forklifts, agricultural machinery, automotive vehicles or similar equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Experience preparing repair quotes is highly regarded.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as referee checks.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose, repair and service used forklifts, plant and other equipment.
• Complete mechanical inspections, condition reports and preventative maintenance.
• Prepare repair quotes and recommend required works.
• Prepare equipment for sale or further use.
• Work collaboratively with the sales and yard teams to support timely equipment turnaround.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

Connaissances

Diagnostic and fault-finding

Repair and servicing

Repair quotes

Safe work practices

Driver's license

Formation

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Description du poste

• Trades & Technical
• Workshop - Technician
• Bunbury, WA
• Permanent Full Time
  
  

7/10/2026

• Monday to Friday | 7:30am-3:30pm + overtime available.
• Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel and retail discount
• Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations
  
  

About Us

Forkwest, now rebranded as Adaptalift Southwest, is a locally operated forklift company based in Bunbury, WA and part of the Adaptalift Group. With nearly 30 years in business, we combine strong local relationships with the backing of one of Australia’s largest materials handling networks.

We specialise in the sales, hire, repair and servicing of leading equipment brands including Yale, Hyster, JCB, Liftsmart, Schäffer Loaders and Kärcher, as well as commercial vehicles including 4WDs and light trucks.

Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a skilled Workshop Technician to join our team based in Bunbury, WA.

The Role

This hands-on workshop role focuses on diagnosing, repairing and preparing used equipment to a high standard. You will work closely with our sales and yard teams to ensure equipment is workshop-ready and turned around efficiently.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm,

with overtime available.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Diagnose, repair and service used forklifts, plant and other equipment
• Complete mechanical inspections, condition reports and preventative maintenance
• Prepare repair quotes and recommend required works
• Prepare equipment for sale or further use
• Work collaboratively with the sales and yard teams to support timely equipment turnaround
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Up to $47 per hour + overtime rates, in line with your experience
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with overtime available
• Job security, long-term career opportunities and ongoing development
• Career progression through ongoing technical training with our in-house experts
• Full uniform and quality safety equipment provided
• Support from a dedicated supervisor and technical team
• Employee rewards program with product, supermarket, fuel and retail discounts
• Wellbeing support and employee celebrations
  
  

Here’s what it takes:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate — all mechanical trades considered
• Experience servicing plant equipment, forklifts, agricultural machinery, automotive vehicles or similar equipment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Experience preparing repair quotes is highly regarded
• Current driver’s licence
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as referee checks
• Full Australian working rights
  
  

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, APPLY NOW by clicking the application link.