Workshop Forklift Mechanic/Service Technician

Crown Equipment Corporation; City of Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full‑time role

Competitive pay

Training & development

Supportive maintenance team

Work across multiple sites

Career development within Programmed

Résumé du poste

Programmed and PERSOL are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the Water Supply maintenance team in Melbourne. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance to keep water infrastructure safe, reliable and operational across treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

The role focuses on fault finding, diagnostics and equipment overhauls, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation and teamwork within an on‑site Melbourne operation.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will hold a Mechanical Trade qualification and hands‑on experience in pumps, valves, pipelines and rotating equipment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills are essential.
• Experience in water, utilities, heavy industry, manufacturing or similar environments preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance on water assets.
• Inspect, service and repair pumps, valves and gearboxes.
• Diagnose faults and support reliability improvements.
• Conduct equipment overhauls, installations and component replacements.
• Maintain accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Identify hazards and participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Respond to after‑hours callouts when required.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and operators.

Connaissances

Mechanical trade qualification

Pump & rotating equipment maintenance

Fault finding & problem solving

Water/utility industry experience

Safety compliance

Interpreting technical drawings

Communication & teamwork

Driver's licence

On-call availability

Formation

Mechanical trade qualification

Confined Space Entry

Working Safely at Heights

Construction Industry White Card

Gas Test Atmospheres

High‑Risk Work Licence (forklift/dogging/rigging)

First Aid & CPR

Experience with CMMS

Outils

Computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Description du poste

Job Description

Programmed is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Mechanical Technician to join our Water Supply maintenance team. This role supports the maintenance and reliability of critical Melbourne Water infrastructure across treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and other operational sites.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Technician, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure water supply assets remain safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework and other mechanical equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and supporting equipment reliability improvements.
• Performing equipment overhauls, installations and component replacements.
• Completing work orders, service reports and maintenance records accurately.
• Identifying hazards, defects and emerging asset risks.
• Participating in pre-starts, toolbox meetings and risk assessments.
• Working safely in operational environments, including confined spaces and at heights.
• Supporting emergency response and after-hours callouts when required.
• Working closely with supervisors, planners, operators and other trades.

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A recognised Mechanical Trade qualification, such as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• Experience maintaining pumps, valves, pipelines and rotating equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in water, utilities, heavy industry, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Good communication, teamwork and documentation skills.
• A current Australian driver’s licence.
• The ability to participate in an after-hours on-call roster where required.

The following qualifications would be highly regarded:

• Confined Space Entry.
• Working Safely at Heights.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Gas Test Atmospheres.
• High‑Risk Work Licence, including forklift, dogging or rigging.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.

What We Offer

• A full-time position supporting essential water infrastructure.
• Competitive pay and employment conditions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and experienced maintenance team.
• Varied work across multiple operational sites.
• Opportunities for career development within Programmed.
• A strong focus on safety, teamwork and service delivery.

Programmed and PERSOL

Programmed and PERSOL are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, underpinned by a culture of zero harm. We value diversity and seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences. We also recognise that great candidates come from a range of life stages and circumstances and, where operationally feasible, we welcome discussions regarding flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and job‑share opportunities. If flexibility would support your success in this role, we encourage you to apply.