Permanent Forklift Service Technician – Field & Workshop

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

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