Forklift Service Technician

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Perform field-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts
• Work through the workshop on mechanical battery-electric and internal combustion forklifts
• Learn Crown products and gain product knowledge, which supports career progression
• Support customers with reliable service

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 attitude and a willingness to support the team
• Team player, agile learner, able to build rapport and pay attention to detail
• 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

• Hourly rate of $30-$42 depending on experience, with time-and-a-half after 40 hours and rostered on-call
• Five-week service training program and career development opportunities
• Optional 4-day x 10-hour work schedule (conditions apply)
• A supportive team environment and a trusted supplier in the forklift industry