Forklift Operator, Johannesburg

A well-established Industrial Equipment / B2B Capital Sales Company is looking for an experienced Forklift Technician with strong technical expertise in servicing electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts to join their team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on and customer-focused Technician to support the rollout of a leading forklift brand, backed by solid local infrastructure, workshop capabilities, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts.

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical faults.

• Commission new equipment at client sites and ensure effective handovers.

• Respond to field service calls and deliver on-site technical support.

• Maintain detailed service records and ensure adherence to service-level agreements.

• Support technical training initiatives, warranty assessments, and fault reporting.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on forklift maintenance and repair experience.

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic or relevant trade certification.

• Strong diagnostic ability across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: or email us your CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.