Workshop Technician

Adaptalift Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Wellbeing celebrations

Employee rewards

Job summary

Adaptalift Group in Seven Hills, NSW, is seeking a skilled Plant Equipment / Forklift Mechanic to join our team in the workshop. You’ll diagnose, repair and service forklift and plant equipment, ensuring machinery is workshop-ready and delivered to a high standard.

This permanent, full-time role offers 38 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with a start window from 6:00am to 5:00pm and a focus on safety, quality workmanship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified mechanic with forklift and plant equipment servicing experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plant and forklift equipment.
• Complete mechanical inspections and condition reports.
• Prepare repair quotes and recommend required works.
• Perform servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with sales and yard teams.
• Maintain high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Diagnostic and fault-finding

Experience servicing plant equipment

Experience servicing forklifts

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Job description

• Work with industry-leading brands in a clean, well-equipped workshop
• Retail, fuel & grocery discounts + wellbeing and milestone celebrations

• Trades & Technical
• Workshop - Technician
• Seven Hills, NSW
• Permanent Full Time

17/9/2026

• Monday-Friday full-time hours - No weekends!
• Work with industry-leading brands in a clean, well-equipped workshop
• Retail, fuel & grocery discounts + wellbeing and milestone celebrations

About Us

Adaptalift is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing materials handling hire and sales companies. With over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business, we employ over 600 people across Australia and New Zealand. Our team members enjoy making a difference for our customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business where safety is at the forefront of everything we do.

Due to continued growth, we have a rare opportunity for a skilled Plant Equipment / Forklift Mechanic to join our team based in Seven Hills, NSW working within our workshop operations.

About The Role

• This position will focus on repairs, diagnostics and quoting, ensuring machinery is workshop-ready and delivered to a high standard.
• You will work closely with the Sales Representative and Yard Coordinators to ensure equipment is prepared efficiently and delivered on time.
• This is a full-time, 38-hour per week role operating between 6:00am and 5:00pm with the ability to choose a start time that works best for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

What’s On Offer

• Stable workshop-based role in a growing industry
• Modern workshop with quality tools and equipment
• Long-term job security and career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and experienced team
• Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel and retail discounts
• Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations

About You

• Mechanical Trade Certificate
• Experience servicing plant equipment, forklifts or automotive vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience preparing repair quotes (highly regarded)
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening
• Full working rights in Australia

Does this sound like you?

This is your opportunity to step into a permanent, full-time role with long-term stability and progression.