Senior Workshop Foreman, Forklift & Access Equipment

All Lift Forklifts and Access Equipment; Heatherbrae; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product and manufacturer training

Career pathways within a national B us

Uniform and PPE supplied

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

All Lift Forklifts & Access Equipment is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead our Newcastle-area workshop in Heatherbrae. This hands-on role splits time between the tools and running the workshop so our hire fleet is serviced, repaired and ready for customers on time.

You will plan daily work, mentor apprentices and coordinate with branches to keep machines available, while maintaining high safety and quality standards. A forklift LF High Risk Licence is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ industry experience, ideally on forklifts and/or access equipment.
• Experience in a high‑volume workshop, ideally in hire industry.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills.
• Organised, calm under pressure and a clear communicator.
• Comfortable with service systems and paperwork.
• Current driver licence. LF High Risk Licence is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily workshop work based on technician skills and customer priorities.
• Work closely with Transport, Hire and Service to keep machines available for hire.
• Carry out mechanical service and repairs, and electrical repairs within your capability (extra low voltage).
• Quality-check machines before they go out on hire.
• Raise and close work orders, document customer damage and keep service records up to date.
• Mentor apprentices and support the technical development of the team.
• Coordinate contractors and labour hire when needed.
• Lead safe work practices and keep the workshop safe, clean and organised.
• Report on long‑term out‑of‑service equipment and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Organisation

Tools

LF High Risk Licence

Job description

All Lift Forklifts & Access Equipment is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead our Newcastle-area workshop in Heatherbrae. This hands-on role splits time between the tools and running the workshop so our hire fleet is serviced, repaired and ready for customers on time.

You will plan daily work, mentor apprentices and coordinate with branches to keep machines available, while maintaining high safety and quality standards. A forklift LF High Risk Licence is highly regarded.