Forklift Driver

Job Details :

Location : Auckland, New Zealand

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

Minimum Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours per week

Hourly Pay Range : $28.00 – $30.00 per hour (gross), depending on experience and qualifications

About Us :

Jonel Hydraulics provides expert hydraulic equipment and tooling solutions to clients throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. As Authorised Enerpac Service Centres, our Auckland and Christchurch workshops deliver custom manufacturing, RAM repairs, servicing, and hire services to some of the country’s largest industrial companies. We pride ourselves on investing in top-tier people, facilities, and equipment to remain at the forefront of the hydraulic services industry.

About the Role :

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Driver to join our Auckland workshop team. You will play a crucial role in the handling and movement of hydraulic equipment and goods both within our service centre and during client deliveries.

Key Responsibilities :

Operate forklifts and company trucks to move hydraulic goods within the workshop or to clients’ locations

Align forklifts and adjust forks to stack and unstack items in the workshop or designated storage areas

Carefully monitor transportation and movement of cylinders and hydraulic equipment in line with health and safety procedures

Load and unload equipment, ensuring items are correctly stored for efficient retrieval

Conduct visual checks to monitor equipment operations, including weight and dimensions

Inspect forklifts and delivery vehicles to identify wear, damage, or maintenance issues

Perform minor equipment repairs and servicing as required

Operate other company trucks to pick up or deliver hydraulic equipment for servicing

Support team members with lifting equipment and other workshop work as and when required

Key Employment Terms :

Wage Range : $28.00 to $30.00 per hour (gross), based on experience and skill level

Minimum Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours per week

Location : Auckland

Employment Type : Full-time, permanent

Additional Benefits : Standard holiday and leave entitlements in accordance with New Zealand employment law. Overtime available as per operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements :

At least 3 years of relevant forklift operation experience, preferably in a workshop or industrial setting

Basic mechanical knowledge to inspect and perform minor repairs on equipment

Ability to operate light trucks (Class 2 license required)

Good understanding of workplace health and safety practices

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

Strong physical fitness to handle loading / unloading and operating heavy equipment

Applicants must be New Zealand Citizen / Resident or have work rights in New Zealand

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