Relevant trade qualification and equivalent electrical experience on forklifts required
High hourly rates per hour plus company vehicle
Supportive and friendly culture with strong leadership and potential career progression
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About the employer
The employer is a professional and established heavy equipment operation but is differentiated by a friendly culturethis well-managed company has a strong track record of growth and stability.
The fleet boasts all late model equipment and is positioned for expansion across multiple product lines. Valuing collaboration safety and continuous improvement they are looking for a motivated Forklift Electrician or Forklift Technician with good electrical experience to join a skilled team with professionals each with specialist knowledge.
The role
There is a combination of workshop and field service repairs and maintenance. Your diagnostic skills will need to be top class as you need to be able to work unsupervised.
This is a full time permanent role offering a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Duties will include:
Electrical and electronic service maintenance diagnostics and systems optimisation of their battery electric forklifts and related material-handling equipment fleet
Youll work across a range of equipment in a multi-site high-growth environment with opportunities to transition across different vehicle platforms along with a never-ending evolution of equipment as the company expands
Troubleshoot electrical controls and drive systems: AC motor/drive inverters VFDs regenerative braking control motor testing and control wiring
Perform preventive maintenance on forklifts (lifting/tilting mechanisms mast systems hydraulic circuits and safety interlocks) and ensure optimal performance and safety compliance
Installations of ancillary electronic components
Manage battery charging infrastructure and safety procedures: optimise charging strategies (overnight charging opportunity charging or swapping plans) for uptime
Maintain accurate service logs report anomalies and recommend component replacements or upgrades aligned with lifecycle planning
Collaborate with operations to minimise downtime and support high-throughput environments while maintaining a safe work culture
Skills sought
Trade-based qualification and equivalent experience in electrical/electromechanical servicing of material handling equipment (experience as an industrial electric materials handling technician)
Ability to diagnose issues across a mixed fleet and transition between different vehicle platforms as required in a high-growth company
Strong problem-solving skills a safety-first mindset and excellent communication and teamwork
In return
While remuneration will be in line with skills held it is anticipated this will mean a rate in the mid-40s or more
Company vehicle provided
Supportive friendly culture with strong leadership and clear career progression
Access to late-model equipment and modern diagnostic tools
Opportunities to broaden experience across multiple equipment types and platforms as the company scales
Comprehensive safety programs and ongoing training to keep you at the forefront of electrical and battery tech
Location and work environment Centrally located in Auckland with easy access and a collaborative team culture. Exposure to indoor and outdoor work environments with a focus on safe clean and efficient operations.
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