Lead MHE Technician

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we're here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.

We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.

We're looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Salary: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr (annual salary of $83,200 - $93,600) dependent upon skills and experience

Job Summary:
We're looking for a Lead Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician to guide and support a team that keeps our forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment running smoothly. You'll help assign work, troubleshoot problems, and make sure repairs are done safely and properly. This role is a mix of hands-on repair work and leading others, all in a busy warehouse environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support a small team of technicians, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow.
• Assign and track daily repair and maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment (electric and propane).
• Carry out preventative maintenance to keep equipment reliable.
• Make sure all repairs meet safety standards before equipment goes back into service.
• Communicate with managers and the team to keep work moving smoothly.
• Help with new equipment setups, upgrades, and battery maintenance.
• Keep records of repairs, parts used, and completed work.
• Promote safe work practices and set a positive example for the team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience fixing forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar equipment.
• 1+ year of experience leading or mentoring others is an asset.
• Comfortable with mechanical and electrical repairs (hydraulics, batteries, motors).
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a busy warehouse environment.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment with machinery, noise, and changing temperatures.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required.
• Physical work may involve lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

What's In It For You:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
• Full benefits package (health, dental, retirement plans).
• Training and career growth opportunities — learn advanced equipment repair skills.
• Work with a supportive team and hands-on leaders who want you to succeed.
• Be part of a safe, stable, and growing company.

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.    

Please Note:  
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :$80, $95,000.00 / 80.000,00$ ,00$ (per year / par an)A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.

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