Field Service Technician - Crown Forklifts Auckland

About the role

Crown Equipment, a material handling equipment company with 40+ years in New Zealand, is hiring a Field Service Technician for its Auckland location. You will work in a close-knit team, performing field-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of Crown forklifts for customers across your assigned area, using the company's well-equipped workshop. The role covers both mechanical battery-electric and internal combustion forklifts, with many different models.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field and site-based repairs and maintenance on Crown forklifts for customers in your assigned area
• Work through the workshop to complete repairs and maintenance
• Learn Crown products, which supports career progression

Required profile

• Ideally 3 years' experience in material handling equipment, auto electrical or battery electric vehicle work, or a trade qualification (or similar overseas qualification)
• Customer-centric, solutions-focused approach and willingness to support a collaborative team
• Attention to detail, ability to build rapport, and agility as a learner
• Physically fit, as manual handling is required
• Valid driver's licence and a full pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol test

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties
• Hourly rate of $30-$42 depending on experience, plus time-and-a-half after 40 hours
• Five-week service training programme and career development opportunities
• Optional 4-day x 10-hour schedule (conditions apply)