Forklift Service Engineer
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Warehouses grind to a halt when the forklifts stop, so a good Forklift Service Engineer is always in demand. This full-time Sydney role covers servicing, repairing and maintaining forklifts and other material-handling gear, both in the workshop and out at customer sites.
You would be the one who finds the fault, explains it to the customer and gets the machine back to work safely. Applicants are judged on proven experience, technical knowledge and how well they diagnose problems, and you will keep learning from senior technicians through ongoing training. The visa and skills assessment conditions are set out in the final requirement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service, repair and maintain forklifts and other material-handling equipment in the workshop and at customer locations
- Find faults, run diagnostics and carry out effective repairs
- Complete planned preventative maintenance to keep machines safe, reliable and productive
- Give customers prompt, professional technical support, inspecting equipment and recommending the right repairs
- Fill in service paperwork and keep accurate records of inspections, repairs and finished jobs
- Test and adjust machines so they run safely and efficiently, following Australian workplace health and safety requirements
- Work with experienced technicians and service teams, building your product knowledge through training and mentoring
- Keep tools, equipment and work areas safe and tidy, and represent the business with quality work and good customer service
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience as a Forklift Service Engineer, Service Technician, Maintenance Technician or similar technical role
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Heavy Equipment or a related discipline
- Practical industry experience to support that qualification
- Minimum three years of hands-on experience servicing, repairing or maintaining forklifts and material handling equipment
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and technical troubleshooting ability
- Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance
- Good English for working with customers and colleagues
- Proven commitment to quality workmanship, workplace safety and professional standards
- Able to supply verified employment history, qualifications and supporting evidence of skills, and motivated to use your technical skills in a professional environment
- Ability to meet applicable Australian visa sponsorship and skills assessment requirements
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