Forklift Mechanic

Stellar Recruitment; Foxton Beach; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking a skilled Forklift Mechanic for a busy materials-handling workshop in Whanganui. You will diagnose, repair and maintain forklifts and small plant for a steady client base.

You should have a solid mechanical background (forklifts, heavy plant or automotive); hydraulics experience is a big advantage; the role suits someone reliable who can work solo or in a small team.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical background (forklifts, heavy plant, or automotive).
• Hydraulics experience a big advantage.
• Reliable, tidy, and confident working solo or in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Servicing & repairs on LPG, diesel and electric forklifts
• Hydraulics troubleshooting and mast repairs
• Electrical fault‑finding
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks

Skills

Forklift servicing

Hydraulics

Electrical fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Job description

We’re recruiting a Forklift Mechanic for a busy materials‑handling workshop in Whanganui. Straightforward role: diagnose, repair, and maintain forklifts and small plant for a steady client base.

What you’ll handle:

• Servicing & repairs on LPG, diesel and electric forklifts
• Hydraulics troubleshooting and mast repairs
• Electrical fault‑finding
• Preventative maintenance and safety checks

What we need:

• Solid mechanical background (forklifts, heavy plant, or automotive)
• Hydraulics experience a big advantage
• Reliable, tidy, and confident working solo or in a small team