Battery Service Technician - Forklift Batteries

About the role

Crown Equipment, a material handling equipment company with 40+ years in New Zealand, is hiring a Battery Service Technician in Auckland. You will perform field-based repairs and maintenance on the batteries of a large fleet of forklifts for customers across your assigned area. The role suits someone who wants to learn Crown products and grow within a stable, supportive team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field-based repairs and maintenance on forklift batteries
• Work with many different battery electric forklift models to develop your skills
• Support customers so they can keep their businesses running
• Learn Crown products, with plenty of training material provided

Required profile

• Ideally 1 year of material handling equipment experience, or auto electrical or battery experience, or an automotive trade qualification (or similar overseas qualification)
• Customer-centric, solutions-focused attitude
• Team player ready to support colleagues
• Physically fit, as manual handling is required
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to undergo a full pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test

Required skills

• Battery and forklift maintenance
• Auto electrical or automotive trade skills
• Attention to detail and ability to build rapport with customers

What we offer

• Market-related hourly rate of $28-$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Paid overtime at time-and-a-half after 40 hours
• A five-week service training program and career progression opportunities
• A strong, supportive team environment