Job Description

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

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The Manitou Center Sydney (MCS) is a factory dealership 100% owned by Manitou, covering the Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, and ACT regions. We pride ourselves on offering top-of-the-range services and premium Manitou machinery to end customers, catering directly to agriculture, construction, and industrial needs.

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Position Overview

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Perform precise troubleshooting, servicing, and diagnostic repairs on customer and internal fleet machinery.
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- Engine & System Service: Maintain and repair mechanical components across diesel, LPG, petrol engines.
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- Drivetrain & Controls: Repair and service steering systems, brake systems, and manual, powershift, or hydrostatic transmissions.
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- Hydraulics & Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves, cylinders, electrical starting/charging systems, and machinery accessories.
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- Pre-Delivery: Undertake new machine pre-delivery preparations, accessory installations and thorough quality inspections.
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- Documentation: Process daily workshop service and repair documentation, ensuring any items requiring attention are reported to the supervisor.
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- Parts Liaison:



Collaborate directly with the spare parts team to specify and secure components required for repairs.
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- Efficiency & Satisfaction: Complete all service and repair tasks within reasonable timeframes to uphold peak customer satisfaction, safety, and quality standards.
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- Safety & Housekeeping: Work safely, utilize provided PPE, comply with current Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H;) legislation and maintain excellent workshop housekeeping.
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- Team Support: Provide cross-functional support and execute other duties as directed.
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The Ideal Candidate: Skills & Attributes

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

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- Trade Qualification: Relevant Trade Qualification (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology or equivalent).
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- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of post-apprenticeship experience as a qualified tradesperson.
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- Forklift Licence (Desirable).
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- Current Driver's Licence (An advantage).
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- Current EWP High Risk Licence (An advantage).
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Additional Requirements

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

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📌 Workshop Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 MANITOU BF
📍 New South Wales