Workshop Leading Hand

Workshop Leading Hand Mechanic

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent Employment

Salary: Industry best package

Hours: 40 per week

About Us

Fork Force Rentals are part of the highly successful forklift company Fork Force Australia, and form one of Australia’s largest independent forklift companies. Fork Force Rentals and Fork Force Australia are majority owned by Nishio Rent All which is a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Our fast-growing, innovative company offers quality new and used forklifts for sale and hire and is supported by National servicing and spare parts. We have a fantastic facility in Dandenong South, VIC. We are looking for passionate people to join our world-class service team as we continue to raise the levels of service within the materials handling industry. We already have a great team, but we want to grow it, and that’s where you come in.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, committed, and reliable Workshop Leading Hand Mechanic. We are offering this Workshop based role where you will be supervising a team of tradesmen and apprentices on the floor. This role also involves the following, but is not limited to:

• Service and Repair of Forklifts and associated equipment

• Diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical systems such as engines, transmissions, and control board, etc.

• Hire fleet preparation

• New equipment preparation

• Hydraulic repairs and rebuilds

• Mentoring of apprentices and other tradesmen

• Job cards and timesheets

What you’ll need to succeed

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role

• Forklift industry experience preferred but not essentinal

• Diesel/Petrol Mechanic, Light or Heavy vehicle trade qualification

• Electrical Test and Tag Licence would be advantageous

• Current manual drivers’ licence

• LPG licence preferred not essential

• Understanding of diesel/petrol engines

• An understanding of hydraulics

• Good communication skills

• Strong commitment to safe work practices

• can do attitude

• Forklift licence preferred but not essential

What you’ll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work with a growing nationally recognised employer in its industry, which boasts a good staff culture and support network.

What you need to do now

Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter outlining why you are ideal for this role.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only.