Experienced Forklift Engineers and Technicians – Battery & Diesel Forklift Trucks
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Material Handling Equipment / Industrial Machinery / After-Sales Service
We are seeking experienced and competent Forklift Engineers and Technicians for the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and servicing of battery-powered and diesel forklift trucks and related material-handling equipment.
The successful candidates should possess strong practical knowledge of forklift electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel systems. They will be responsible for workshop and field-service assignments at customer sites across Karachi and, when required, other locations in Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair faults in battery-powered and diesel forklift trucks.
- Perform preventive maintenance, periodic servicing, inspections, and breakdown repairs.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and control-system faults.
- Repair and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering systems, masts, chains, forks, and hydraulic components.
- Diagnose battery, charger, traction motor, controller, contactor, wiring, sensor, and electronic-control faults.
- Use diagnostic equipment, electrical meters, service manuals, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
- Conduct equipment inspections and identify parts requiring repair or replacement.
- Prepare accurate service reports, inspection reports, job cards, and spare-parts recommendations.
- Attend customer sites promptly and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
- Maintain tools, service equipment, and company property in good condition.
- Follow company procedures and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to junior technicians where required.
Candidate Requirements
- Diploma, DAE, technical certification, or relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the maintenance and repair of forklift trucks or similar industrial equipment.
- Practical experience with battery-electric and/or diesel forklift trucks is essential.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and technical service manuals.
- Familiarity with electronic controllers, traction systems, industrial batteries, battery chargers, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and transmissions.
- Ability to work independently at customer sites.
- Good communication, reporting, and customer-handling skills.
- Valid driving licence will be preferred.
- Willingness to travel for field-service assignments when required.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following will be given preference:
- Forklift trucks, reach trucks, stackers, pallet trucks, or warehouse equipment
- Material-handling or construction equipment
- Diesel engines and industrial transmissions
- Electric traction motors and motor controllers
- Lithium-ion and lead-acid battery systems
- Hydraulic pumps, control valves, cylinders, and steering systems
- Field-service and after-sales support operations
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, technical competence, qualifications, and ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment.
The compensation package may include:
- Competitive monthly salary
- Performance-based incentives
- Overtime or field-service allowance, where applicable
- Mobile or travel allowance, depending on the position
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Career growth within the company’s after-sales service department
- Other benefits in accordance with company policy
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Pay: Rs45,000.00 - Rs75,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person