Lead-Ready Forklift Technician: Field & Workshop

National Workforce Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + super

Permanent Newcastle role

Field service and workshop variety

Fully maintained service vehicle

Strong technical and leadershipsupport

Work across multiple brands

Modern diagnostics and mobile tech

Pathway to lead technician roles

Job summary

National Workforce Pty Ltd is partnering with an established material handling service provider to recruit a capable mechanic for our Newcastle operation. You will service forklifts and material handling equipment across customer sites and the Newcastle workshop, combining hands-on mechanical work with customer communication.

We welcome trade-qualified technicians from related backgrounds who bring fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and confidence in customer interaction.

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.
• Join the on‑call roster when required.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fault-finding

Customer communication

Independence

Digital job systems

Job description

National Workforce Pty Ltd is partnering with an established material handling service provider to recruit a capable mechanic for our Newcastle operation. You will service forklifts and material handling equipment across customer sites and the Newcastle workshop, combining hands-on mechanical work with customer communication.

We welcome trade-qualified technicians from related backgrounds who bring fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and confidence in customer interaction.