About the role

Join the workshop team as a Workshop Mechanic, servicing, repairing and preparing hoists and associated lifting equipment for safe and reliable operation. You will work across mechanical and hydraulic systems, complete pre-hire inspections and support site teams with mechanical repairs when required.

Key responsibilities

- Service, maintain and repair hoist and lift equipment components, including gearboxes, drive units, brakes, rack-and-pinion assemblies, rollers and safety gears.

- Strip down, inspect, rebuild and test mechanical assemblies to manufacturer specifications.

- Complete scheduled servicing and pre-hire inspections of hoists and associated equipment before deployment to site.

- Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults and determine appropriate repairs.

- Carry out modifications, basic fabrication and welding repairs on hoists.

- Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports and parts usage records.

- Manage workshop parts stock and request parts and consumables as required.

- Keep the workshop clean, organised and protected.





- Support the site team with mechanical repairs on site when required.

What we're looking for

- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade), Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Mobile Plant or an equivalent trade qualification, or at least three years of relevant full-time experience in lieu of the formal qualification.

- Experience maintaining hoists, cranes, EWPs, forklifts or similar mechanical plant.

- Sound knowledge of gearboxes, brakes, bearings, hydraulics and drive systems.

- Welding and basic fabrication skills.

- Ability to read technical drawings, parts diagrams and service manuals.

- Well organised, with strong attention to detail in service records.

- Working proficiency in English sufficient to interpret technical documentation and complete written reports.

- A forklift licence (LF) is regarded.

- A valid WA driver's licence.

- A White Card for occasional site work.

📌 Workshop Mechanic (Malaga)
🏢 De Jong Hoists
📍 Malaga