Forklift Technician

6 days ago

Billing Address P O Box Mangere Bridge Auckland, New Zealand Automotive Employment Nz Full time NZ$108,000 - NZ$144,000 per year

Job Description

Job reference – 42864

  • Must hold a relevant trade qualification
  • Prior proven experience on forklifts or construction equipment is essential
  • Paying between $40 - $45 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Access 34 years of our client relationships and connections and find your next job. New Zealand's leaders in motor industry recruitment since 1991. Automotive Employment NZ has been awarded Sourcr Automotive Agency of the Year for the second year in a row

In return

  • High rates on offer for suitable candidates
  • Career progression and training on offer
  • The team are support and highly productive
  • Top working conditions



The role

  • Servicing, minor and major repairs, and maintenance on on a wide variety of forklifts
  • Diagnostics and electrical repairs
  • Field service where applicable
  • Attending to breakdowns and call outs
  • Dealing with customers



Skills sought

  • Relevant automotive trade qualification
  • Prior relevant experience working on electric, diesel, and/or LPG forklifts with experience on other heavy equipment an advantage
  • Solid diagnostic capability
  • Ability to complete major repairs
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • A focus on customer service
  • Good English skills, both verbal and written
  • High efficiency and accuracy
  • Team player


How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome. If you are based offshore and wanting to move to New Zealand and meet the requirements - please APPLY NOW. We are able to assist you with your visa requirements making the process easy and seamless.

If reading online, click the APPLY NOW section and submit your application online. For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: The international landline is

You can also visit the job board on our website to view further vacancies 

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