Forklift Service Technician - Mechanical & Electrical Repair

Crown Lift Trucks New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime potential

Career development

Industry leader

Job summary

Crown Equipment is seeking an experienced mechanical Service Technician to join our Hamilton team, servicing a large fleet of forklifts across the North Island. You will perform pre-delivery inspections and occasional maintenance on battery electric and internal combustion models.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of MHE experience or a trade qualification in Auto Electrical, hydraulics or motor mechanics, and a customer-focused, team-player mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Material Handling Equipment experience or Auto Electrical, Battery Electric or Motor Mechanic trade qualification & experience, or hydraulics experience (or overseas equivalent).
• Customer-centric and solutions-focused attitude.
• Team player prepared to support colleagues; tech-savvy and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Pre-delivery inspections of all new forklifts (Battery Electric and Internal Combustion).
• Perform repairs on forklift trucks per standard operating procedures.
• Undertake service and repairs for customer-owned forklifts per OEM guidelines.
• Prepare Rental Forklifts to be ready for hire per service and maintenance guidelines.

Skills

MHE experience

Auto Electrical

Battery Electric

Motor Mechanic

Education

Trade qualification / equivalent

Job description

Crown Equipment is seeking an experienced mechanical Service Technician to join our Hamilton team, servicing a large fleet of forklifts across the North Island. You will perform pre-delivery inspections and occasional maintenance on battery electric and internal combustion models.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of MHE experience or a trade qualification in Auto Electrical, hydraulics or motor mechanics, and a customer-focused, team-player mindset.