Job Description
Location: Rosehill Manitou Center Sydney office/dealership, covering Sydney Metro, Newcastle, Wollongong, and regional areas.
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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: Solid 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 cooperative 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: 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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Licences & Tickets
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Forklift Licence – Desirable.
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Current Driver's Licence – Advantage.
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Current EWP High Risk Licence – Advantage.
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Telehandler Gold Card – 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 Group
📍 New South Wales