Workshop Service Technician – Forklifts & Material Handling
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Location: Outer Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
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Work Type: Full time
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Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate + Super + Overtime
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About the Role
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Are you an experienced Mechanic tired of the long city commute?
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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.
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What We Offer Local
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Work: Keep your commute short and work close to home in the outer east.
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Great Variety: Work across a broad range of makes, models, and equipment types.
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Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate with regular overtime opportunities.
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Supportive Team
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A modern workshop, good gear, and a friendly, down-to-earth work environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Perform routine servicing, safety inspections, and breakdown repairs on various forklifts and lifting equipment.
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Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, LPG, and electrical faults efficiently.
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Maintain explicit service reports and communicate professionally with other staff and supervisors.
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Ensure all work meets strict safety standards and industry guidelines.
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What We're Looking For
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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 recent.
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Key Skills
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Strong hydraulics and auto-electrical diagnostic skills.
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LPG or Heavy Diesel experience is a major advantage.
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Other Requirements
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Valid Driver's License: Unrestricted manual driver's license required.
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Self-Motivated: Able to work independently in the field and collaborate well in the workshop.
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Work Location: In person
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📌 Forklift Mechanic Williamstown (Australia)
🏢 Secondhand Forklifts
📍 Australia
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