Field Forklift Service Technician

About the role

Crown Equipment, a material handling equipment company with a 40-year history in New Zealand, is hiring a Field Forklift Service Technician in Christchurch. You will perform field-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts for customers across your assigned area, working alongside a well-equipped workshop team. The role suits an experienced mechanic or auto electrician, or someone seeking training and a career change.

Key responsibilities

• Perform field and site repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts, including mechanical battery electric and internal combustion models
• Work with a wide range of forklift models to develop your skills
• Learn Crown products, which can help you progress in the business
• Provide exceptional service to customers and support their businesses

Required profile

• Mechanically minded, with strong mechanical skills from a workshop, recent qualification, apprenticeship or self-taught experience
• Able to diagnose and solve problems, safety conscious and detail oriented
• Reliable, punctual, team-oriented and physically fit, as manual handling is required
• Willingness to learn; Crown provides training material and a seven-week service training program

What we offer

• Market-related hourly rate of $30-$42 depending on experience
• Rostered on-call duties and potential weekend overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours
• Optional 4-day x 10-hour work schedule (conditions apply)
• Initial seven-week service training program and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

The role is permanent and full-time, Monday to Friday. A full pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test, and a valid driver's licence are required.