Field Service Technician - Crown Forklifts

About the role

Crown Equipment, a material handling equipment company with 40+ years in New Zealand, is hiring a Field Service Technician for its Christchurch branch. You will work in a close-knit team repairing and maintaining a large fleet of 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-based or site-based repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of forklifts for customers in your assigned area
• Work through the workshop to deliver exceptional service to customers
• Learn the products and gain the opportunity to progress in the business

Required profile

• Ideally 3 years' experience in material handling equipment, auto electrical, diesel or motor mechanic, hydraulics or a similar overseas qualification
• Customer-centric, solutions-focused attitude and willingness to support a collaborative team
• Attention to detail, rapport-building 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
• Able to travel to Australia during initial and ongoing training (NZ passport or eligibility for an Australian visa)

What we offer

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