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

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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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For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: Freephone 0800 67 57 47 from landline and mobile. The international landline is +64 9 271 3200.

You can also visit the job board on our website to view further vacancies https://www.automotiveemployment.co.nz/jobs

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