Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Material Handling & Forklifts
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Full-Time Position
Launch Your Engineering Career with Fork Force Australia
Fork Force Australia is one of Australia’s leading material handling equipment companies, supplying, hiring, servicing, and supporting a comprehensive range of forklifts, stock pickers, container handlers, reach stackers, and specialised material handling equipment.
With our Head Office based in Brisbane and a national branch network, we provide innovative material handling solutions to customers across industries including warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, transport, ports, construction, and mining.
As the Australian importer and distributor of our own ENFORCER range of forklifts and material handling equipment, we are continually expanding our engineering capability and are seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to build a career within a growing national business where engineering plays a critical role in supporting customers, equipment compliance, product development, and technical innovation.
Working from our Brisbane Head Office, you will be involved in a diverse range of engineering activities, gaining exposure to real-world applications of mechanical engineering in mobile equipment and material handling systems.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and industry professionals to provide engineering support across our national operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist in developing engineering solutions for customer-specific material handling applications
• Support equipment modifications, customisations, and attachment integration projects
• Prepare engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design calculations
• Assist with compliance assessments and engineering approvals
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives across the ENFORCER product range
• Conduct equipment inspections and technical evaluations
• Provide technical support to sales, service, and operations teams nationally
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, technicians, and regulatory bodies
• Assist in developing engineering standards, procedures, and technical resources
About You
We are looking for a graduate who is eager to learn, enjoys solving practical engineering problems, and wants to develop a long-term career in industrial equipment and material handling.
Essential Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or graduating within the next 12 months)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain one
Highly Regarded
• Internship, vacation work, or project experience involving machinery, manufacturing, mining, transport, logistics, or industrial equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, structures, mobile equipment, or mechanical design
• Practical workshop or fabrication experience
• Interest in forklifts, heavy equipment, vehicles, or industrial machinery
What We Offer
• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and projects
• Hands-on experience with forklifts, container handlers, stock pickers, and specialised material handling equipment
• Opportunity to work with Australia’s growing ENFORCER equipment range
• National business exposure with opportunities to work across multiple branches and projects
• Career progression within a well-established and growing company
• Competitive graduate salary package
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on learning and development
Why Join Fork Force Australia?
This is not a traditional graduate engineering role where you’ll spend your days behind a desk.
At Fork Force Australia, you’ll gain practical experience working with real equipment, real customers, and real engineering challenges. From customised forklift solutions and equipment modifications to compliance, design, and technical support, you’ll develop skills that will set the foundation for a rewarding engineering career.
If you’re passionate about machinery, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a business that keeps Australia’s industries moving, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you would like to build your engineering career with Fork Force Australia.
