Field Service Technician

At United we encourage a flexible and healthy work-life balance for all our employees. Join United today and enjoy:

• 5 weeks leave*
• 9-day fortnight (optional)

This means more time to focus on the things that make you happy, or as we like to say, More time for U!­

Don’t like working a typical 8am-5pm working week? At United, you’ll have the option of working a flexible 9-day fortnight. Plus, overtime is paid.

You'll also receive an additional 5-days Anniversary Leave each year on top of your 4 weeks Annual Leave, which provides a total of *5 weeks leave­

Our dedicated national team of Road Service Mechanics play an important and essential role in our business. We are seeking: 

As a Road Service Mechanic, you are expected to deliver consistent and high-quality service solutions to support our customers every day. This hands-on role will require regular travel to customer sites to perform all types of service requirements on a variety of forklift equipment.

You’ll enjoy the variety of the job that ensures your day is never the same. From the changing scenery of working on the road, to the different businesses and people you meet daily. One day you may be performing planned maintenance and attending emergency breakdowns, followed by another day where you could be performing a challenging overhaul.

The key focus of this role involves the mobile servicing of customer forklifts (up to 7 tonne for Light equipment & 10+ tonne for Heavy equipment) and other lifting equipment. This includes:

• Planned maintenance (PMP) and inspections
• Repairs
• Overhauls
• New machine builds
• Modifications

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have the following:

Essential

• Automotive mechanic trade background,
• Be a team player,
• Attention to detail,
• Be able to work with minimal supervision,
• Good customer service relationships,
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Desirable

• Electrical and hydraulic experience highly regarded.

Benefits

• 5 weeks leave.
• Flexibility to work a 9-day fortnight if you choose.
• Option to earn more through overtime and a 24-hour call roster.
• The opportunity to work on work class brands such as Cat Lift Trucks, Konecranes and Haulotte
• Drive around in a modern, self-contained service vehicle with everything needed on site including equipment, tools and complete parts stock holding.
• Service vehicle is fully maintained with access to incidental private use.
• Uniforms provided.
• Opportunity to receive company supplier discounts
• Receive both a Service Tablet and mobile which include United’s dedicated Service App that links you directly to the branch Control Centre.
• Receive access to the latest specialty tooling including software and diagnostic equipment.
• Receive ongoing product training.
• Ongoing opportunity to further develop your skills and training.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and group discussions.

United Forklift and Access Solutions is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned forklift and access equipment companies. As a lifting solutions business, we are the exclusive dealers of some of the world’s largest and most trusted brands, including Cat Lift Trucks, Konecranes and Haulotte. In 2020, United was awarded the Global Dealer award for both Cat and Konecranes. This demonstrates the strength of our national business and our people. Furthermore, aside from providing the world’s best brands, we also offer an extensive range of support services to meet the needs and demands of our customers, including sales, hire, service, parts, and finance.

For further information on our Company please watch the video below or visit www.unitedequipment.com.au.