Trades & Technical
Workshop - Technician
Bunbury, WA
Permanent Full Time
7/10/2026
Monday to Friday | 7:30am-3:30pm + overtime available.
Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel and retail discount
Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations
About Us
Forkwest, now rebranded as Adaptalift Southwest, is a locally operated forklift company based in Bunbury, WA and part of the Adaptalift Group. With nearly 30 years in business, we combine strong local relationships with the backing of one of Australia's largest materials handling networks.
We specialise in the sales, hire, repair and servicing of leading equipment brands including Yale, Hyster, JCB, Liftsmart, Schäffer Loaders and Kärcher, as well as commercial vehicles including 4WDs and light trucks.
Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for a skilled Workshop Technician to join our team based in Bunbury, WA.
The Role
This hands‐on workshop role focuses on diagnosing, repairing and preparing used equipment to a high standard. You will work closely with our sales and yard teams to ensure equipment is workshop‐ready and turned around efficiently.
This is a full‐time position working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with overtime available.
What will you be doing day‐to‐day?
Diagnose, repair and service used forklifts, plant and other equipment
Complete mechanical inspections,



condition reports and preventative maintenance
Prepare repair quotes and recommend required works
Prepare equipment for sale or further use
Work collaboratively with the sales and yard teams to support timely equipment turnaround
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship
What's in it for you?
Up to $47 per hour + overtime rates, in line with your experience
Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm, with overtime available
Job security, long‐term career opportunities and ongoing development
Career progression through ongoing technical training with our in‐house experts
Full uniform and quality safety equipment provided
Support from a dedicated supervisor and technical team
Employee rewards program with product, supermarket, fuel and retail discounts
Wellbeing support and employee celebrations
Here's what it takes:
Mechanical Trade Certificate — all mechanical trades considered
Experience servicing plant equipment, forklifts, agricultural machinery, automotive vehicles or similar equipment
Solid diagnostic and fault‐finding ability
Experience preparing repair quotes is highly regarded
Current driver's licence
Commitment to safe work practices
Ability to undergo a pre‐employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, as well as referee checks
Full Australian working rights
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📌 Workshop Technician (Bunbury)
🏢 Adaptalift Group
📍 Bunbury