Owned and operated by the Collins family since 1965, our exceptional customer service is supported by our long term customers and best in class equipment and facilities. With our head office located in Adelaide and warehouse facilities in Melbourne and Sydney, we continue to grow!

With continued growth Collins Adelaide requires an experienced Forklift Mechanic to join our Workshop team based at Wingfield.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of maintenance services including planned maintenance, repairs and modifications to our forklift fleet.

The bulk of fleet are Toyota and Hyster Forklifts.

We have high standards and all tasks will be performed within the our guidelines and procedures.

What you will do:

• Inspect, review, diagnose and determine faults
• Conduct safety and function checks
• Perform routine maintenance
• Deliver a professional level of service
• Maintain an accurate record of performed work

Qualifications and requirements:

• Current Driver's licence
• Current Forklift licence
• Relevant trade qualification (Forklift Mechanic, Automotive Electrician/Light Vehicle Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle, Plant, Diesel Mechanic)
• Previous experience within the forklift industry or similar in an associated industry

Skills and experience:

• Good time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices

We offer a friendly team environment with great remuneration. Given our rate of expansion there can be progression opportunities for the right applicant, The role will be based in Wingfield SA but some travel may be required to other depots from time to time.

If this position sounds like your next role, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated resume and covering letter through Seek or give Carl a call on 0499 499 350 for a confidential discussion, ASAP.

Please note that only the successful candidates will be contacted.

Following a recent scam containing jobs advertising on behalf of Collins Transport Group, please be ensured that this is an original ad, and we DO NOT request personal information before the interview. Please do not provide ANY personal details (e.g. Medicare card or driver licence copies) to anyone asking these on our behalf. While we are working hard in solving this matter, please report any such requests directly to the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network on https://www.acorn.gov.au or to ID Care - National Identity & Cyber Support https://www.idcare.org