About the role
We are looking for an experienced Forklift Planned Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful applicant will have a strong mechanical background and be confident working on a range of equipment, including internal combustion (IC) forklifts, electric forklifts and when required, heavy machinery. The role will involve both workshop and customer-site work, carrying out planned servicing, inspections and repairs while ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard. You'll be based out of our Christchurch branch in Sockburn, reporting to our Christchurch Branch Manager. You get your own van from day one and you'll be out on customer sites across Christchurch and surrounding areas doing scheduled servicing and repairs.
Key responsibilities
Carrying out scheduled servicing and planned maintenance on forklifts and equipment
Servicing IC and electric forklifts
Carrying out inspections and identifying potential issues before they become major faults
Some mechanical and fault finding and repairs
Hydraulic servicing repairs
Electrical fault finding and repairs
Working on heavy machinery when required
Attending customer sites to carry out servicing and repairs
Completing the appropriate service and inspection documentation accurately
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
About you
At least 3 years' experience working as a forklift technician, heavy equipment technician or in a similar mechanical trade
Good mechanical, hydraulic and electrical skills
Comfortable working independently at customer sites
Takes pride in producing quality workmanship
Good attention to detail and completes paperwork/service reports correctly
Practical, can-do attitude
Reliable, organised and able to manage daily workload
Full NZ driver's licence
Committed to working safely and following company procedures
About us
Our roots in New Zealand's forklift industry go back to the 1970s. Three generations of the Robson family later, we remain family owned and have grown into one of the country's larger material-handling businesses, with around 50 staff and technicians supporting customers nationwide. We represent EP Equipment, Komatsu, STILL, and Bendi forklifts, alongside EKT lithium-ion batteries and smartVision—our own fleet-management and pedestrian-safety technology. We're big enough to provide genuine product support and varied technical experience, but small enough that the people making the decisions know your name. Forklift technology is changing quickly, and around 90% of the machines we now sell are electric. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with that change and build a long-term technical career with us.