Workshop Mechanic: Forklift & Light Vehicle Diagnostics

Adaptalift Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Stable workshop-based role

Modern workshop with quality tools

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Employee celebrations

Rewards program (discounts)

Job summary

Adaptalift Group in Brisbane offers a permanent, full-time role for a skilled Forklift Mechanic or Light Vehicle Mechanic. You will diagnose, repair and service plant equipment and forklifts, prepare quotes, and work with sales and yards to ensure on-time delivery.

The role operates in a modern workshop with safety at its core. Requirements include a Mechanical Trade Certificate, Australian Driver’s licence, and the ability to pass a pre-employment medical.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate required for the role.
• Experience servicing plant equipment, forklifts or automotive vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience preparing repair quotes is highly regarded.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
• Commitment to safe work practices; pre-employment medical incl. drug & alcohol screening.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing plant and forklift equipment.
• Completing mechanical inspections and condition reports.
• Preparing repair quotes and recommending required works.
• Performing servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Working collaboratively with sales and yard teams.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

Skills

Plant servicing

Forklifts

Diagnostics

Quote preparation

Driver's license

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Job description

Adaptalift Group in Brisbane offers a permanent, full-time role for a skilled Forklift Mechanic or Light Vehicle Mechanic. You will diagnose, repair and service plant equipment and forklifts, prepare quotes, and work with sales and yards to ensure on-time delivery.

The role operates in a modern workshop with safety at its core. Requirements include a Mechanical Trade Certificate, Australian Driver’s licence, and the ability to pass a pre-employment medical.