Forklift Maintenance Technician (HWF)

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Maintenance Technician to join our team in the Accra & Tema region. You will be responsible for keeping our fleet of forklifts operating safely and efficiently through preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance according to manufacturers' schedules.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine faults using appropriate tools.
• Repair or replace components such as brakes, steering, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, batteries, and motors.
• Inspect forklifts for safety compliance and operational standards.
• Conduct functional tests after repairs to verify proper performance.
• Service tires, chains, bearings, and other moving parts.
• Record all maintenance activities and parts usage in logs or computerized systems.
• Recommend and order replacement parts, maintaining an adequate spare‑parts inventory.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic instruments in good condition.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Provide guidance to operators on proper use, daily inspections, and basic preventive maintenance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical certificate, diploma or vocational training in Mechanical, Automotive, Heavy‑Equipment or Industrial Maintenance.
• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience maintaining forklifts or similar material‑handling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive‑maintenance programs and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in workshop and field environments, including overtime or emergency call‑outs.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting
• Electrical diagnostics
• Pneumatic system servicing
• Use of diagnostic tools and instruments
• Use of testing equipment for performance verification