Workshop Technician

Adaptalift Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Milestone celebrations

Job summary

Adaptalift Group in Seven Hills, NSW is seeking a skilled Plant Equipment / Forklift Mechanic for our workshop. You will focus on repairs, diagnostics, and quotes to ensure machinery is workshop-ready and delivered to a high standard.

You will work with Sales Representatives and Yard Coordinators to prepare equipment for delivery, with a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekend work. The role offers a stable permanent position with career progression in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate required.
• 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 license.
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and 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

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Plant equipment servicing

Forklift experience

Diagnostic skills

Repair quotes

Driver's license

Safety practices

Pre-employment medical

Australian work rights

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

13/10/2026

• 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.