SECONDHAND FORKLIFTS PTY. LTD. – Bayswater VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Workshop Service Technician – Forklifts & Material Handling

Location: Outer Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

Work Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate + Super + Overtime

About the Role

Are you an experienced Mechanic tired of the long city commute?

We are seeking a skilled Forklift / Material Handling Technician to join our team in Melbourne’s Outer East. In this role, no two days are the same. You will be diagnosing, servicing, and repairing a wide variety of forklifts (gas, electric, diesel) and specialized lifting equipment—both in our workshop and out in the field servicing local clients.

What We Offer Local

- Work: Keep your commute short and work close to home in the outer east.
- Great Variety: Work across a broad range of makes, models, and equipment types.
- Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate with regular overtime opportunities.

Supportive Team

A modern workshop, good gear, and a friendly, down-to-earth work environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform routine servicing, safety inspections,



and breakdown repairs on various forklifts and lifting equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, LPG, and electrical faults efficiently.
- Maintain explicit service reports and communicate professionally with other staff and supervisors.
- Ensure all work meets strict safety standards and industry guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

Trade Qualified: Heavy Vehicle, Agricultural, Plant, or Automotive Mechanic (Cert III minimum). Solid Experience: Proven background working on forklifts, elevated work platforms (EWPs), or heavy machinery. Car mechanics will also be considered - if you are ready for something new.

Key Skills

- Strong hydraulics and auto-electrical diagnostic skills.
- LPG or Heavy Diesel experience is a major advantage.

Other Requirements

- Valid Driver’s License: Unrestricted manual driver's license required.
- Self-Motivated: Able to work independently in the field and collaborate well in the workshop.

Work Location: In person

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