Forklift Field Service Technician – Hands-On Team Player

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ); Ashburton; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Service training program

Optional 4-day x 10-hour schedule

Strong team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) in Ashburton, Canterbury, is seeking a permanent, full-time forklift technician to join our Christchurch team. You’ll perform field-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts for customers across your area, with a well-equipped workshop and on-call duties, plus paid overtime.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of material handling equipment or auto electrical/diesel/motor mechanic experience, a customer‑centric approach, good

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ material handling equipment, auto electrical, diesel or motor mechanic experience (or hydraulics).
• Customer-centric, solutions-focused mindset; IT-savvy and agile learner.
• Willing to travel for training; pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field or site repairs and maintenance on forklifts for customers.
• Work in a well-equipped workshop with various forklift models.
• Be on-call and eligible for paid overtime.
• Travel to Australia as part of initial and ongoing training.

Skills

Customer-centric

Solutions-focused

Team player

IT savvy

Agile learner

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Education

Trade qualification or hydraulics experience

Job description

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) in Ashburton, Canterbury, is seeking a permanent, full-time forklift technician to join our Christchurch team. You’ll perform field-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts for customers across your area, with a well-equipped workshop and on-call duties, plus paid overtime.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of material handling equipment or auto electrical/diesel/motor mechanic experience, a customer‑centric approach, good