Forklift Workshop Technician - Pre-Delivery & Repairs Expert

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ); Hamilton; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Technician to join our team and service a large forklift fleet across the North Island. You will perform pre-delivery inspections and carry out repairs on both battery electric and internal combustion forklifts, with exposure to multiple models.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ material handling or mechanical trade experience, a customer‑centric approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Material Handling Equipment experience or Auto Electrical/ Battery Electric or Motor Mechanic trade qualification and experience, or hydraulics experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-delivery of all new Forklifts across Battery Electric and Internal Combustion powered Forklift trucks.
• Performing repairs on mechanical battery electric and internal combustion Forklift trucks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Undertaking service and repairs to customer owned Forklifts in line with the OEM guidelines
• Preparing Rental Forklifts “ready for hire” in line with the company service and maintenance guidelines.

Skills

Customer-centric attitude

Solutions-focused

Team player

Tech-savvy

Education

Trade qualification

Mechanic experience

Tools

Battery Electric

Internal Combustion

Hydraulics

Job description

Crown Equipment Limited (NZ) in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Technician to join our team and service a large forklift fleet across the North Island. You will perform pre-delivery inspections and carry out repairs on both battery electric and internal combustion forklifts, with exposure to multiple models.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ material handling or mechanical trade experience, a customer‑centric approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a