Service Technician (Power Tools) - Murarrie - Opportunity to Make a Difference

The Role

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, we are seeking an experienced service technician to join our South Queensland Service Centre to be based in our Murarrie service and repair workshop.

About Makita

Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company who in 1958 became the first company in Japan to manufacture electric planers. Now, over 100 years on we have a reputation as the world leading manufacturer of power tool products for the Building & Construction, Power Garden and Commercial Cleaning industries.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and repairing a varied range of Makita tools
• Providing reliable and prompt technical support for internal and external customers
• Providing technical hands-on training to staff
• Appropriate handling/managing spare parts stock to complete repairs

To secure this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Previous experience repairing power tools or similar product
• Previous experience in the product repair industry
• Excellent communication and strong organisation skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent customer service skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Culture

At Makita, we value our culture and the way we work together to deliver results. Our success is due to the quality of our products, the high calibre of our people and the commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Staff Discounts on Makita products
• Free Onsite staff parking
• Access to Makita's EAP program

Recruitment, Selection and Privacy policy

Successful candidates will be required to complete an extensive pre-employment selection process encompassing interviews, background/reference checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test.

All personal information received by us from you or about you will be stored, used and disclosed by us in accordance with our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at www.makita.com.au/Company/privacy-policy.

In line with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all current and prospective employees are required to hold the necessary vaccination certificates or alternatively have a medical exemption. In order to commence employment with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd, an individual must provide evidence of their vaccination status or exemption prior to commencing employment.

How to apply

• Click Apply to submit your application.
• ONLY candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience will be contacted.

Applications will close on or before 24 May 2024.

To all recruitment agencies: Makita does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Makita employees or any other company location. Makita is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.