Field Service Technician

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Field Service Technician, you will carry out preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and diagnostics on both diesel-powered and Electric Vehicle (EV) mobile equipment across workshop and field locations. In this customer-oriented role, you will deliver exceptional workmanship, ensure high quality within acceptable timeframes, and champion a zero-harm safety culture while keeping vital global supply chains moving.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out preventative maintenance servicing, corrective repairs, and warranty work on diesel-powered and EV mobile equipment across field and workshop sites in strict accordance with factory specifications and PM schedules.
• Diagnostics & Fault-Finding: Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and emergency breakdown repairs, utilizing electrical schematics, symbols, AC/DC motors and drives, and structured troubleshooting techniques.
• Workmanship & Quality: Ensure all servicing and repair work is performed efficiently and to an exceptional standard, operating mechanical equipment to verify the completeness and correctness of all repairs.
• Customer Relationships: Actively build positive customer partnerships and a profitable service business by delivering timely service, reviewing completed work directly with the client, identifying additional service opportunities, and leaving customer sites clean and tidy.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to company HSE regulations, aiming for zero accidents by completing daily Take 5 risk assessments, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining 5S standards.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that reflects your trade expertise and skills, complemented by local employee benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave options and support for maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• High-Quality Equipment: Work with modern, well-maintained tools and technology, including dedicated IT equipment and clean, fully equipped Kalmar field service vehicles.
• Training & Development: Access to continuous learning and professional development programs covering Kalmar products, EV systems, and emerging technologies to future-proof your career.
• Global Network: Become part of an international network of over 1,400 service technicians and engineers, backed by full technical and manufacturing assistance from an industry leader.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualifications: A recognised Mechanical, Plant Mechanic, or Diesel Mechanic trade qualification (Cert III level), with completion of Year 10 preferred.
• Technical Experience: A minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship experience specialising in fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy mobile plant (e.g., container handling equipment, heavy-duty forklifts, earthmoving, or mining equipment).
• Systems Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, and diesel engines, along with an understanding of Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and battery charging management.
• Safety Orientation: A strong safety mindset dedicated to working safely, preventing driver fatigue, and complying with all workplace safety regulations.
• Customer & Team Focus: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to manage customer relationships and work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Licences & Certifications: A valid manual driver’s licence (LR to MR licence beneficial). High Risk Work Licences (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform) and an Automotive Air Conditioning licence are highly regarded.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified.

Please note that we do not accept referrals through our job advertisements from external agencies.