Location: Rosehill Manitou Center Sydney office/dealership, covering Sydney Metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, and regional areas.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Workshop Plant Technician to join our team. In this role, your core focus will be machine pre‑delivery preparation, mechanical repairs and ongoing maintenance for high‑quality machinery – including elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts. You will work extensively across DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and essential mechanical components like engines and motors.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Perform precise troubleshooting, servicing, and diagnostic repairs on customer and internal fleet machinery.
- Engine & System Service: Maintain and repair mechanical components across diesel, LPG, petrol engines.
- Drivetrain & Controls: Repair and service steering systems, brake systems, and manual, powershift, or hydrostatic transmissions.
- Hydraulics & Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves, cylinders, electrical starting/charging systems, and machinery accessories.
- Pre‑Delivery: Undertake current machine pre‑delivery preparations, accessory installations and thorough quality inspections.
- Documentation: Process daily workshop service and repair documentation, ensuring any items requiring attention are reported to the supervisor.
- Parts Liaison: Collaborate directly with the spare parts team to specify and secure components required for repairs.
- Efficiency & Satisfaction: Complete all service and repair tasks within reasonable timeframes to uphold peak customer satisfaction, safety, and quality standards.




- Safety & Housekeeping: Work safely, utilize provided PPE, comply with current Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H;) legislation and maintain excellent workshop housekeeping.
- Team Support: Provide cross‑functional support and execute other duties as directed.

The Ideal Candidate: Skills & Attributes

- Technical Background: Strong background in hydraulics and electrical systems for machinery like telescopic handlers, forklifts, tractors, and earthmoving equipment.
- Problem‑Solving: Solid analytical skills to accurately troubleshoot and resolve complex technical faults.
- Customer Focus: Excellent interpersonal skills with a highly customer‑focused approach.
- Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Work Ethic: A self‑motivated, hard‑working, and practical individual with a warm, open‑minded personality.
- Team Spirit: A collaborative approach, with experience working in small teams being a distinct advantage.
- Growth Mindset: Motivated to actively contribute to the development of a rapidly growing business.

Education, Qualifications & Licences

- Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of post‑apprenticeship experience as a qualified tradesperson.

Licences & Tickets

- Forklift Licence – Desirable.
- Current Driver’s Licence – Advantage.
- Current EWP High Risk Licence – Advantage.
- Telehandler Gold Card – Advantage.

Additional Requirements

- Professionalism: The successful candidate must present themselves in a professional manner at all times.

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📌 Workshop Technician (Cumberland City Council)
🏢 Manitou Group
📍 Cumberland City Council