Job Field Service Technician, Adelaide

Highlights of the role include

• Field Service Tech role, reporting into the South Australia Operations Manager
• Predominantly focused on maintenance duties at the Port of Adelaide and surrounding region
• OT with penalty rates + annual leave + sick leave
• Modern field service ute (travel paid from home on certain jobs)
• Working on heavy forklift, container handlers, reach stackers, terminal tractors
• Long term permanent role with job security
• Highly regarded team culture with excellent safety standards and a well organised/connected team

The company

With a global footprint and operations on a multinational scale, this highly regarded materials handling OEM has developed an excellent global reputation over the last 3+ decades. Join a business that is;-

• Heavily invested in new technology including EV fleets
• People focused management team with a strong team and safety orientated culture
• Wide range of training and OEM upskilling opportunities

The branch and working locations

As a Field Service Technician, you will be based from the main branch depot in northern Adelaide. However, you'll spend most of your time on the road and enjoy developing relationships at various working locations including;-

• Outer Harbour
• Port Adelaide
• Port Pirie
• Whyalla
• Mount Gambier

Opportuntiy for interstate work ocassionally with close clients.

The role and machinery

In this role you will enjoy becoming experienced on the company's mobile equipment fleet which includes heavy forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, integrated tool carriers and other materials handling machines. Your duties in the field will involve;-

• Scheduled servicing and auditing and statutory checks
• Component change outs, preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, equipment/ technology upgrades
• Breakdowns, fault finding, diagnostics, problem solving
• Warranty work

The roster and hours

• Standard hours will be Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 3.30pm/ Friday 7.00am - 1.00pm
• Regular and consistent opportunities for overtime before and after work
• Travel time paid from the moment you leave you house to the job site (depending on the location of the work)

Your skills and experience

You will come from a heavy trade qualification in diesel mechanics and have the following skills and attributes;-

• Heavy vehicle, road transport or earthmoving experience
• Materials handling experience is highly regarded, however not essential
• Ability to work in the field and attend breakdowns and problem solve jobs autonomously
• Hydraulic and electrical diagnostics is highly regarded in this role (not essential, training available)
• Strong customer service skills and an excellent attitude towards work
• Looking for a long-term permanent role with high earning opportunities

The opportunity and why apply

Paying an attractive hourly rate plus lots of overtime, this is an opportunity to really move your career and earnings forward. Some of the key selling points include;-

• Long term job security working for a global OEM with an excellent global reputation
• Work on a wide range of heavy materials handling equipment with modern technology
• Enjoy a role where no day will be the same, work across a range of different sites
• Modern field service UTE with major tooling provided
• Full support from day one with lots of ongoing OEM training and development on offer
• Wide range of company PPE and merchandise when you start

Don't miss out on securing a long-term opportunity with a well-known OEM. These roles won't be available for long, so apply now for an opportunity to move your career forward.