Field Forklift Mechanic / Service Technician

An exciting development opportunity is available for a Service Technician looking to take the next step in their career. We are seeking expressions of interest for a field‑based Service Technician role located in the Goldfields region - Kalgoorlie.

This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously in a regional environment while supporting a diverse customer base and a wide range of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is to provide breakdown support, servicing, and planned maintenance across a broad range of equipment, including diesel and LPG forklifts with lift capacities from 1.8 to 16 tonnes, as well as exposure to battery electric forklifts.

You will be a pragmatic problem solver with a strong results focus, excellent attention to detail, and a high level of customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing onsite repairs across a wide range of material handling equipment

• Responding to breakdowns within Kalgoorlie, Esperance, and surrounding areas

• Undertaking diagnostic and fault‑finding work

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers within the territory

• Collaborating with internal technical support teams to deliver effective maintenance outcomes

This role requires a high level of autonomy. You will need to be confident in your technical ability, decision‑making, and Crown product knowledge to be successful in this regional environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a forklift technician

• Proven ability to work autonomously, particularly in remote or regional locations

• Strong technical knowledge and diagnostic capability

• Experience with large‑tonnage diesel equipment is highly desirable

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a commitment to high‑quality preventative maintenance

• Strong alignment with HCA’s Safety Culture, where safety is the highest priority

• Effective communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build long‑term relationships

What’s in It for You?

• Attractive hourly rate

• Rental / accommodation assistance allowance

• Ongoing product and technical training at Crown Head Office in Sydney

What sets us apart? 

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally.  

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy: 

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide. 

• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals. 

• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance. 

• An inclusive working environment. 

• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options. 

The Company 

Crown Equipment is a well-respected global Materials Handling Equipment company which has enjoyed 50 years of success in the Australian market. The Company has operations in all Australian States and territories as well as many regional locations. The Company Brand is well known and respected in the marketplace and is supported by a customer value proposition based on highly skilled staff, quality products, strong service and parts back-up and leading-edge technology.