Field Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician

About the role

We are looking for a mechanically‑minded Field Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician to join Crown Equipment’s nationwide service team. Working from a fully equipped service van, you will travel to customer sites across your assigned territory, delivering high‑quality maintenance and repair for a range of material‑handling equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, safety checks and breakdown repairs on forklifts and other handling equipment.
• Use field‑based mobile technology to plan daily work, record service details and generate on‑site quotes.
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts and tools in the service van and at customer locations.
• Document all work performed in service records and update technical logs.
• Collaborate with customers to provide solutions that improve equipment uptime.

Required profile

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in material‑handling equipment.
• Willingness to work full‑time in a field‑based, on‑site environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently.
• Commitment to complete an 8‑week onboarding and training program.

Required skills

• Forklift maintenance and repair.
• Mechanical troubleshooting of material‑handling equipment.
• Use of mobile service applications and telemetry systems.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rates with overtime and incentive programmes.
• Fully equipped service vans, PPE and weekly tool allowances.
• Comprehensive training and clear career pathways into senior technical or management roles.
• Supportive, family‑owned company culture as Australia’s largest forklift service provider.