Workshop Plant Technician - Hydraulics & Electrical

Manitou Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitou Center Sydney (MCS) is seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Technician to join our team. You will perform pre-delivery preparation, mechanical repairs and ongoing maintenance on Manitou machinery including elevating work platforms and telehandlers.

The role requires a strong background in hydraulics and electrical systems, plus a trade qualification and at least 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience. Forklift/HIgh risk licences are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required.
• Minimum 2+ years post-apprenticeship experience as a tradesperson.
• Forklift licence desirable, EWP licence advantageous, Telehandler card advantageous.
• Current Driver's Licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & fault finding on customer and internal fleet machinery.
• Engine & system service across diesel, LPG and petrol engines.
• Repair and service of steering, braking, transmissions, and drives.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics & electrical systems and machinery accessories.
• Undertake pre-delivery checks, installations and quality inspections.
• Document service and repair work and liaise with parts team when needed.
• Ensure safety standards, housekeeping and PPE compliance.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication

Work ethic

Team spirit

Growth mindset

Education

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

2+ years post-apprenticeship experience

Forklift Licence (Desirable)

Current Driver's Licence (Adv)

EWP High Risk Licence (Adv)

Telehandler Gold Card (Adv)

Job description

Job Description

The Manitou Center Sydney (MCS) is a factory dealership 100% owned by Manitou, covering the Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and ACT regions. We pride ourselves on offering top-of-the-range services and premium Manitou machinery to end customers, catering directly to agriculture, construction, and industrial needs.

Location: Based at the Rosehill Manitou Center Sydney office/dealership, covering the Sydney Metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, and regional areas.

Company: Manitou Center Sydney (MCS)

Reporting To: Service Supervisor

Type of contract: Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Technician to join our team. In this role, your core focus will be machine pre-delivery preparation, mechanical repairs and ongoing maintenance for high-quality machinery – including elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts. You will work extensively across DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and essential mechanical components like engines and motors.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Perform precise troubleshooting, servicing, and diagnostic repairs on customer and internal fleet machinery.
• Engine & System Service: Maintain and repair mechanical components across diesel, LPG, petrol engines.
• Drivetrain & Controls: Repair and service steering systems, brake systems, and manual, powershift, or hydrostatic transmissions.
• Hydraulics & Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves, cylinders, electrical starting/charging systems, and machinery accessories.
• Pre-delivery: Undertake new machine pre-delivery preparations, accessory installations and thorough quality inspections.
• Documentation: Process daily workshop service and repair documentation, ensuring any items requiring attention are reported to the supervisor.
• Parts Liaison: Collaborate directly with the spare parts team to specify and secure components required for repairs.
• Efficiency & Satisfaction: Complete all service and repair tasks within reasonable timeframes to uphold peak customer satisfaction, safety, and quality standards.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Work safely, utilize provided PPE, comply with current Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) legislation and maintain excellent workshop housekeeping.
• Team Support: Provide cross-functional support and execute other duties as directed.

The Ideal Candidate: Skills & Attributes

• Technical Background: Strong background in hydraulics and electrical systems for machinery like telescopic handlers, forklifts, tractors, and earthmoving equipment.
• Problem-Solving: Solid analytical skills to accurately troubleshoot and resolve complex technical faults.
• Customer Focus: Excellent interpersonal skills with a highly customer-focused approach.
• Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Work Ethic: A self-motivated, hard-working, and practical individual with a warm, open-minded personality.
• Team Spirit: A collaborative approach, with experience working in small teams being a distinct advantage.
• Growth Mindset: Motivated to actively contribute to the development of a rapidly growing business.

Education, Qualifications & Licences

• Trade Qualification: Relevant Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of post-apprenticeship experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Licences & Tickets:
  • Forklift Licence (Desirable).
  • Current Driver's Licence (An advantage).
  • Current EWP High Risk Licence (An advantage).
  • Telehandler Gold Card (An advantage).

Additional Requirements

• Professionalism: The successful candidate must present themselves in a professional manner at all times.