Workshop Service Technician - Hamilton

About us 

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global material handling equipment company which has enjoyed over 40 years of success in the New Zealand market. The company has a widely distributed sales and service branch network located across the North and South Island locations. The company brand is well-known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up and leading-edge technology.  

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Service Technician to join our team based in Hamilton and servicing the North Island. You will be part of a team performing pre-delivery inspections and occasionally maintenance and repairs on a large fleet of our Forklifts. We have both mechanical battery electric and internal combustion Forklifts with a significant number of different models within the two categories ensuring you have the opportunity to really develop and increase your skills.

What will you be doing?

• Performing repairs on mechanical battery electric and internal combustion Forklift trucks in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Pre-delivery of all new Forklifts across Battery Electric and Internal Combustion powered Forklift trucks.
• Undertaking service and repairs to customer owned Forklifts in line with the OEM guidelines
• Preparing Rental Forklifts "ready for hire" in line with the company service and maintenance guidelines.

Requirements

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years' Material Handling Equipment experience or Auto Electrical, Diesel or Motor Mechanic trade qualification & experience, or hydraulics experience (or overseas equivalent qualification). To really shine in this role, you'll bring your customer-centric and solutions-focused attitude, as you support our valued customers with service they can trust. You'll work in a collaborative team environment, so being a team player and being prepared to support your team is essential. Being tech-savvy and an agile learner will stand you in good stead.

Benefits

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($30-$40p/hour), depending on experience
• Working a minimum 40 hours per week, with the ability to work additional hours at time and half!
• Optional 4-day x 10-hour work schedule (conditions apply)
• Great learning environment with real career development opportunities
• Chance to work for a true leader in the forklift industry!