Daniel Kadenhe
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Hands-on and safety-driven Field Machinery Service professional with over 10 years of experience working with mechanical equipment, vehicles, and site-based operations. Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to diagnose faults, perform routine servicing, and carry out minor repairs in mobile and field environments. Experienced working independently on customer sites while maintaining high safety and service standards. Holds Heavy Rigid Truck Licence, Forklift Licence, and White Card. Willing to undertake further technical training.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Operator – Truck Driver & Equipment Operator
Swift Transport
06.2020 - Current
- Perform routine servicing, inspections, and minor mechanical repairs on heavy vehicles and transport equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical issues and coordinate corrective actions to reduce downtime.
- Conduct pre-start checks, safety inspections, and compliance documentation.
- Operate and maintain load-handling systems, restraints, and associated equipment.
- Work independently in field-based environments, managing schedules and service priorities.
- Provide professional, customer-focused service on-site.
Removalist / Machinery & Equipment Handling Technician
Dane Transport
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Operated, maintained, and serviced material-handling and lifting equipment.
- Identified equipment faults, wear, and maintenance requirements.
- Used mechanical and power tools for assembly, disassembly, and securing of equipment.
- Applied safe manual handling and WHS practices across residential and commercial sites.
- Delivered reliable, high-quality service while working directly with customers.
Field Serviceman
Toyota forklifts
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Worked in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
- Performed basic maintenance of onsite plant equipment.
- Routine tasks including diagnostics and repair of various equipment such as earth moving machines, diesel forklifts, trucks.
- Repair diagnose hydraulic functions on plant equipment.
- Minor site metal fabrications including welding and machining.
- Followed strict procedures, documentation, and compliance standards.
- Developed strong communication and teamwork skills.
Education
Certificate IV - Health Sciences
MIBT TAFE
BurwoodSkills
- Field Machinery Servicing & Maintenance
- Mechanical Fault Diagnosis & Repairs
- Preventive & Scheduled Maintenance
- Basic Hydraulics & Mechanical Systems
- Hand & Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Safety & WHS Compliance
- Mobile / Field-Based Work
- Service Reporting & Documentation
- Customer & Site Communication
- Time Management & Reliability
Certification
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Vehicle Licence – VicRoads
- Forklift Licence – AT Training
- White Card (Construction Induction) – AT Training
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on servicing experience
- Comfortable working independently in mobile field roles
- Physically fit and capable of demanding site-based work
- Safety-focused with high attention to detail
- Willing to complete further training (diesel, hydraulics, OEM machinery)
Timeline
Owner / Operator – Truck Driver & Equipment Operator
Swift Transport
06.2020 - Current
Removalist / Machinery & Equipment Handling Technician
Dane Transport
02.2015 - 02.2020
Field Serviceman
Toyota forklifts
01.2007 - 01.2014
Certificate IV - Health Sciences
MIBT TAFE