Job Description

HEAVY DIESEL SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Access and Forklift Solutions: Whatever the problem… we’ve got the solution!

The Role

You are a switched-on individual who has a passion for machines and fixing them. You’re a great communicator, manage your time well and have great problem-solving skills. Our service delivery is very important to us and our technicians play a vital part in this. This role is a full-time role Mon-Fri 7am till 4:30 pm, with overtime available and, if planned, work during Saturdays 7am till 12pm. About 70% of your time will be in the field on client sites and 30% in the workshop. You will also be paid incentive rates to attend after hours calls to the customers in your care.

You shall be doing a variety of technical tasks in this role, such as:

• Workshop major repairs and component rebuilds
• Pre-delivery inspections of new equipment
• All service and repair requirements to customers equipment
• Service, maintenance and repairs of hire fleet
• EWP servicing and repairs
• Maintenance and repair of a wide range of external customer forklifts
• Being on an on-call roster (compensated)
• Mentor and guide apprentices and those who are not graced with your level of technical skills!

Key skills and qualifications:

• A blend of electro-mechanical knowledge gained from; forklifts, EWP, agricultural, cranes or earthmoving equipment
• Hydraulic systems knowledge
• In depth auto electrical diagnosis skills and operation of diagnostic equipment skills are both required.
• Welding & fabrication experience would be an advantage
• Experience working on 24v – 48v Battery operated equipment
• Past experience gained in a technician role
• Trade qualifications would be looked at favourably
• Flexible and able to deal with how priorities change in the course of the day
• Willingness to cross train between EWP and Forklift brands

Benefits

• On-the-job training and coaching
• 1 day Special leave per annum after completing each 2 years of service with us
• A thoughtful Birthday gift on your birthday
• Rewards and recognition program – bonus
• Being part of a great and supportive team

About us

Access Solutions is a 100% NZ owned business who has carved out a niche as one of NZ’s top Access & Forklift equipment providers. We have over 50 staff, across 3 branches and are now looking for an experienced technician to join the team, based at our Mt Wellington branch to meet our customer requirements. .

At Access and Forklift Solutions, we pride ourselves in our access equipment and customer service. We have great products to offer our clients, premier brands like Sinoboom, Genie, JLG and Snorkel elevated work platforms and boom lifts, and we’re agents for forklift brands such as Linde, TCM & Baoli. But what makes us stand head and shoulders above the rest is our outstanding customer service delivery.

Please apply online with your CV and a covering letter specifying the value you’d bring to this role.

No overseas applicants please