Senior Forklift Technician - Diesel & Electric Repair

HL Best Forklift Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Forklift Sdn Bhd in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is seeking a Senior / Experienced Forklift Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on diesel and electric forklifts. The role requires practical mechanical repair experience, strong hands-on ability and systematic fault diagnosis.

Overtime and occasional travel to client sites may be required. You will guide junior technicians, complete repair records, and ensure safe, reliable forklift operation after handover.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical repair experience with hands-on ability.
• Forklift repair experience is preferred.
• Experience in automotive, lorry, heavy machinery or related mechanical fields encouraged.
• Good troubleshooting knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance for diesel and electric forklifts.
• Diagnose mechanical, diesel engine, hydraulic and electrical system faults using systematic troubleshooting procedures.
• Independently identify root causes and complete assigned repair jobs with minimal supervision.
• Handle general and complex forklift repair work, including customer-site breakdown support when required.
• Conduct testing after repairs to ensure forklifts are safe, reliable and operating properly before handover.
• Take full responsibility for assigned jobs from initial inspection through repair completion and reporting.
• Report repair progress, unresolved technical issues and recurring faults promptly to the Service Manager.
• Guide and assist junior technicians when required and share practical technical knowledge and repair experience.
• Complete repair records accurately, including faults identified, work performed and parts replaced.
• Use and maintain company tools, workshop equipment, spare parts and service vehicles responsibly.
• Keep workshop areas, tools and service vehicles clean, organised and safe.
• Follow the Service Manager's job allocation, service procedures and work instructions.
• Be willing to work overtime and travel outstation when required.

Skills

Practical mechanical repair

Hands-on technical ability

Troubleshooting

Independent working

Teamwork

Job description

HL Forklift Sdn Bhd in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is seeking a Senior / Experienced Forklift Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on diesel and electric forklifts. The role requires practical mechanical repair experience, strong hands-on ability and systematic fault diagnosis.

Overtime and occasional travel to client sites may be required. You will guide junior technicians, complete repair records, and ensure safe, reliable forklift operation after handover.