Field Service Technician

SUMMARY:
Are you a hands-on Field Service Technician with strong fault-finding skills on lift trucks and materials handling equipment? A reputable industry leader is looking for a technically sharp, self-driven professional to join their national service team on a 6-month fixed-term contract with overtime and performance incentives.

POSITION INFO:


Company and Job Description:

Our client is a well-established and respected leader in the Materials Handling and Lift Truck industry, servicing a broad base of industrial clients across South Africa. They are known for technical excellence, strong client partnerships, and national reach.

This opportunity offers the chance to work independently in the field while being backed by a structured technical support team. You will be trusted with autonomy, provided with the right tools, and exposed to diverse industrial environments.

If you are a technician who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys client interaction, and takes pride in delivering high-quality service, this 6-month fixed term contract role offers strong earning potential through overtime and incentives, exposure to leading equipment brands, and the opportunity to grow within a national organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on lift trucks and materials handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on-site.
• Conduct breakdown repairs at client premises efficiently and professionally.
• Complete service reports and job cards accurately and timeously.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to clients.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
• Maintain service vehicle, tools, and equipment in good working order.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while upholding brand standards.

• BTech in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
  OR
• Trade Tested Electrician / Millwright / Diesel Mechanic

• 2 – 5 years’ experience working on:
  
  • Materials Handling Equipment
  • Forklifts / Lift Trucks
  • Industrial or Mobile Equipment

• Strong electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical fault-finding ability
• Solid understanding of AC/DC systems
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and drive motors
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Experience on battery-powered and diesel-powered lift trucks
• Lithium battery experience advantageous
• Parts sales exposure advantageous

• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel to client sites
• Ability to work independently