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Forklift Technician
Full Time
Job description
Job reference - 1608521
Access 34 years of our client relationships and connections and find your next job. New Zealand's leaders in motor industry recruitment since 1991.
The remuneration, work environs, and culture
The role
This role is based in Hamilton and involves servicing and repairing forklifts, reach trucks, and other materials handling equipment both in the field and within a well-equipped workshop environment.
You will work autonomously while also being part of a supportive and experienced team.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Skills sought by the employer
How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome, as are applications from those based offshore who meet the requirements.
Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV. For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion via email or phone during NZ business hours: +64 9 271 3200.
To view further vacancies, visit the job board on our website https://www.automotiveemployment.co.nz/jobs
- Permanent, full-time role with a well-established material handling company
- Field service and workshop-based role in Hamilton
- Excellent earning potential with overtime, vehicle, and staff benefits
Access 34 years of our client relationships and connections and find your next job. New Zealand's leaders in motor industry recruitment since 1991.
The remuneration, work environs, and culture
- Competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities available $35-$45 per hour
- Tool allowance provided
- Discounted fuel card benefits
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Service vehicle provided for work purposes
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive company culture focused on staff wellbeing and career growth
The role
This role is based in Hamilton and involves servicing and repairing forklifts, reach trucks, and other materials handling equipment both in the field and within a well-equipped workshop environment.
You will work autonomously while also being part of a supportive and experienced team.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Diagnose faults and carry out servicing and repairs on forklifts and materials handling equipment
- Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections
- Travel to customer sites for breakdowns and field service work
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation
- Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships
- Work efficiently to meet productivity and quality standards
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times
Skills sought by the employer
- Relevant automotive trade qualification
- Previous experience working on forklifts or similar heavy machinery
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Positive attitude and ability to contribute within a team environment
- Full driver's licence required
How to apply
Applications from those wanting to relocate from elsewhere within NZ are welcome, as are applications from those based offshore who meet the requirements.
Click APPLY NOW to submit your CV. For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion via email or phone during NZ business hours: +64 9 271 3200.
To view further vacancies, visit the job board on our website https://www.automotiveemployment.co.nz/jobs
Required skills
customer service
teamwork
training
servicing
fault-finding
documentation
development
health and safety
quality standards
communication skills
problem-solving
life insurance
time management
workshop
heavy machinery
wellbeing
preventative maintenance
driver's licence
client relationships
repairing
hamilton
career growth
service vehicle
overtime
material handling equipment
productivity
autonomous
positive attitude
fault diagnosis
forklifts
medical insurance
automotive trade qualification
company culture
breakdowns
fuel card
safety inspections
service records
field service
forklift technician
reach trucks
customer sites
tool allowance
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Company information
- Company
- Jobcorp NZ
- Location
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New Zealand, North Island, Waikato, Hamilton
New Zealand - Posted
- 4 weeks ago
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