Head Workshop Mechanic: Forklift Repair Lead

Heavy Lift Forklifts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Job summary

Heavy Lift Forklifts in Bayswater, Victoria, is seeking a hands-on Head Workshop Mechanic to lead a busy workshop and mentor a team of technicians. You will diagnose, service and repair forklifts and related equipment, keeping fleets running safely and efficiently.

This role offers a leadership path in a locally based operation with a strong safety culture, competitive salary and the chance to shape workshop processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift repair technician or similar role.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Forklift industry experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day workshop operations.
• Diagnose, service and repair forklifts and related equipment.
• Manage workshop workflow, jobs and priorities.
• Mentor and support other workshop technicians.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Ensure all work meets high-quality and safety standards.
• Liaise with service staff, customers and management.

Skills

Forklift repair

Diagnostics

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Job description

Heavy Lift Forklifts in Bayswater, Victoria, is seeking a hands-on Head Workshop Mechanic to lead a busy workshop and mentor a team of technicians. You will diagnose, service and repair forklifts and related equipment, keeping fleets running safely and efficiently.

This role offers a leadership path in a locally based operation with a strong safety culture, competitive salary and the chance to shape workshop processes and outcomes.