Forklift Mechanic
2 days ago
Job Description
Job reference – 38703
- Top rates, benefits and training provided
- Prior experience working on forklifts / material handling equipment (electric, diesel, or LPG)
- Join a nationally represented accredited company
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
Automotive Employment has excellent job opportunities for experienced, trade qualified forklift / materials handling technicians in the Waikato region.
Join a first class workshop based in Hamilton which is part of a nationally represented organisation who are market leaders in their industry.
In return
- A highly attractive salary package is on offer for successful candidates
- Since the role involves field service repairs, a tool of trade company vehicle is provided for.
- You will work in a friendly, productive team environment with excellent working conditions for a nationally represented organisation
- Medical and health insurance benefits
The role
- General servicing and maintenance to a wide variety of forklifts from small machines through to container handlers
- Diagnostic work using the latest diagnostic equipment
- Field service
- Minor and major repairs
- Attending to breakdowns and call outs
- Ensuring all paperwork is accurate and up to date
- Client liaison
Skills we seek
- Trade qualified mechanic
- Proven relevant post-apprenticeship experience working on electric, diesel, and / or LPG forklifts / materials handling equipment
- Good diagnostic skills
- Ability to complete major repairs
- Experience on construction equipment would be an advantage but not essential
- Ability to work on a variety of equipment largely unsupervised
- Focused on providing the highest possible levels of customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Efficient and accurate worker
- Team player
How to apply
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