Forklift Mechanic - Contract

EnableSA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA seeks an experienced Forklift Mechanic to join our Johannesburg team on a 6 month contract. The role focuses on efficient daily planning, diagnosing and repairing diesel and gas engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.

You will conduct disassembly for major repairs and maintain a clean, well-organized workshop. Responsibilities include equipment inspections, tool organization, and keeping precise repair records, with a target to meet workshop sales objectives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of forklift/material handling experience.
• Red Seal Mechanical Trade Test required.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily repairs and service activities efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble for major repairs and inspections.
• Perform equipment inspections.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and organize tools.
• Ensure achievement of sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Daily planning

Diagnostics & repair

Diesel & gas engines

Hydraulic systems

Disassembly

Equipment inspections

Workshop maintenance

Tool organization

Sales targets

Education

Grade 12

Red Seal Mechanical Trade Test

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa |

Our client is seeking an experienced Forklift Mechanic to join their Johannesburg team on a 6 month contract

• Efficient and effective daily planning, completion ofmechanical repairs and services
• Diagnose and repair, including diesel and gas engines,transmissions and hydraulic systems
• Conduct disassembly for major repairs
• Perform equipment inspections
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the workshop
• Organize tools and equipment
• Ensure achievement of sales targets
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance
  

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Red Seal Mechanical Trade Test
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience within the forklift /material handling industry