Forklift Planned Maintenance Technician

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Planned Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful applicant will have a strong mechanical background and be confident working on a range of equipment, including internal combustion (IC) forklifts, electric forklifts and, when required, heavy machinery. The role will involve both workshop and customer-site work, carrying out planned servicing, inspections and repairs while ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled servicing and planned maintenance on forklifts and equipment
• Servicing IC and electric forklifts
• Carrying out inspections and identifying potential issues before they become major faults
• Some mechanical and fault finding and repairs
• Hydraulic servicing repairs
• Electrical basic fault finding and repairs
• Working on heavy machinery when required
• Attending customer sites to carry out servicing and repairs
• Completing the appropriate service and inspection documentation accurately
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

About you

• At least 3 years' experience working as a forklift technician, heavy equipment technician or in a similar mechanical trade
• Good mechanical, hydraulic and electrical skills
• Comfortable working independently at customer sites
• Takes pride in producing quality workmanship
• Good attention to detail and completes paperwork/service reports correctly
• Practical, can-do attitude
• Reliable, organised and able to manage daily workload
• Full NZ driver's licence
• Committed to working safely and following company procedures