Workshop Technician

Job Id: 42114- Job Family: Production- Location: Lidcombe, AU, NSW 2141- Employment Type: Permanent**Set Your Future **_IN MOTION_**

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.

**ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE**:
As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers. Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world. With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.

Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.

**GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY**:
The Workshop Technician’s main role will be to undertake repairs and maintain equipment such as elevating work platforms, telescopic handlers, skid steers and forklifts. The requirement will be to work on DC electrical systems, hydraulic systems as well as mechanical equipment such as engines motors and production machine equipment by performing the following duties listed below:
**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Fault finding, repairs and services on Manitou Center customer and internal machines, including but not limited to:

- Diesel and petrol engines
- Diesel, petrol and LPG fuel systems
- Steering systems
- Transmissions - hydrostatic, powershift and manual
- Brake systems
- Hydraulic valves and cylinders
- Electrical starting, charging and accessories
- Service and diagnostic repairs
- To account for parts used on jobs by ensuring they are entered on service/repair reports
- Ensure unused parts are returned back to stock at job completion, following process
- To document any items requiring attention while servicing equipment and report to the supervisor as required
- Liaise with spare parts team to determine parts required for repairs
- To complete repair and services within reasonable time frames
- To process workshop service/repair documentation on a daily basis
- To present yourself in a professional manner at all times
- To be available for overtime when required
- Work in a safe manner, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided and comply with requirements of the current Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) legislation
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Other duties as directed
- Liaise with spare parts team to determine parts required for repairs
- Use Manitou systems and tools to log job status, service and repair reports, consult documentation, escalate issues etc.
- Other duties as directed
- Liaise with spare parts team to determine parts required for repairs

**EXPERTISE**:

- Excellent interpersonal relationship and customer focused.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Good technical background experience in hydraulics and electrics for supporting machinery: e.g.: telescopic handlers, forklift, tractors, earthmoving equipment, etc.
- Solid analysing and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical problems
- Good Team spirit, experience working in a small team is an advantage

At Manitou, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. See for yourself why Forbes ranked Manitou within the top 125 for World’s Best Employers.