Fork Force Australia Pty Ltd – Townsville QLD

Senior Territory Technician - Townsville Take Ownership of Your Territory. Build Something Bigger.

Join Fork Force Australia, one of Australia's largest independent forklift companies and part of the global Nishio Rent All Group.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Territory Technician to take ownership of our Townsville region.

This is not your typical technician role.

You will be the key person responsible for supporting our customers, maintaining, and repairing equipment, managing the presentation and readiness of our rental fleet, conducting machine pre-deliveries, and helping grow our presence throughout the region.

This position offers a rare opportunity for someone who enjoys independence, responsibility, and autonomy. You'll effectively manage your own territory while having the support of a national business behind you.

If you're looking for more than just another service technician role and want the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we'd like to hear from you.

What's On Offer? Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience

Regular overtime opportunities with strong earning potential

Fully maintained company vehicle

Mobile phone and tablet provided

Variety of work across multiple industries and equipment types

The opportunity to take ownership of a territory and help grow the business

About the Role As the Senior Territory Technician, you will be responsible for all aspects of equipment support within the Townsville region.

Your role will include:

Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults

Carrying out breakdown repairs and emergency response work

Servicing forklifts and materials handling equipment

Performing major repairs and component replacements

Conducting preventative maintenance and safety inspections

Preparing and maintaining rental fleet equipment to company standards





Conducting machine pre-delivery inspections and commissioning

Fitting and commissioning attachments and accessories as required

Managing machine presentation and fleet readiness

Completing service documentation and job records

Building strong customer relationships across the region

Working independently to plan and manage your daily workload

Supporting the continued growth of the Townsville territory

No two days are the same. One day you may be preparing rental equipment for delivery, the next carrying out major repairs, fault-finding customer equipment, or commissioning a new machine for a customer.

What We're Looking For We are interested in speaking with technicians from a range of backgrounds, including:

Forklift Technicians

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Auto Electricians

Automotive Technicians looking to transition into mobile equipment

To be successful, you will ideally have:

A trade qualification in Mobile Plant, Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Vehicle, Automotive or a related field

Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills

Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance on mobile equipmentThe ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Forklift licence and industry-related tickets highly regarded

Why Join Fork Force? At Fork Force, we believe our people are the key to our success.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys diagnosing faults, solving problems, and taking pride in delivering quality workmanship. You'll have the autonomy to run your territory, build relationships with customers, and play an significant part in the growth of our Townsville operation.

You'll be supported by an experienced national team while enjoying the responsibility and variety that comes with managing your own region.

Fork Force Australia - Keeping Australian businesses moving.

📌 Senior Territory Technician (Townsville City)
🏢 Fork Force Australia
📍 Townsville City