Auto-Electrician (Tradesman)

Skytanking; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skytanking Australia is seeking a qualified Auto Electrician to join our Sydney Airport team. This hands-on role offers a pathway to leadership within a specialised field, with training provided and opportunities to grow into workshop management.

You will perform electrical repairs, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance on aviation fuel trucks, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Auto Electrician with relevant trade certification.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills for heavy vehicles.
• Ability to work in a safety-critical environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical repairs, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance on aviation fuel trucks and refuelling vehicles.
• Conducting inspections and upgrades in a modern workshop.
• Ensuring all work meets aviation safety and compliance standards.
• Working with clients, fuel companies, maintenance teams and contractors to keep fleet operational.
• Taking ownership of jobs end-to-end and meeting deadlines in a time-critical environment.
• Contributing to fleet improvements and equipment upgrades.

Skills

Auto Electrician

Education

Trade certificate (Auto Electrician)

Job description

Skytanking Australia is part of a global leader in aviation fuel services, with operations at major airports around the world. Skytanking has operations at more than 100 airports in 15 countries including Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia through the support of more than 2,900 employees.

Locally, we have grown rapidly since commencing operations in 2020, now operating at multiple airport sites across Australia. With safety, reliability, and teamwork at the heart of everything we do, our people play a vital role in keeping Australia's aviation industry moving.

We are seeking a qualified Auto Electrician to join our Sydney Airport team. This is not just a hands-on role in a specialised industry — it's also a pathway to take on more responsibility, grow your leadership skills, and potentially step into future workshop management opportunities.

You will be working in a niche specialised field where all training will be provided.

What the role involves:

• Carrying out electrical repairs, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance on aviation fuel trucks and refuelling vehicles
• Conducting inspections, upgrades, and modifications in a modern, well-equipped workshop
• Ensuring all work meets strict aviation safety and compliance standards
• Working collaboratively with clients, fuel companies, maintenance and contractors to keep the fleet operational and audit-ready
• Taking ownership of jobs, managing tasks end-to-end, and ensuring deadlines are met in a time-critical environment
• Contributing to improvements, efficiency, and reliability within the fleet, including supporting new projects and equipment upgrades

What you will bring:

• Air-conditioning licence (preferred)
• Truck, fuel truck, or tanker experience (advantageous, not essential)
• Strong time management — able to meet deadlines in a time-critical environment
• Customer service focus with a proactive, positive approach
• Flexibility and willingness to take on responsibility, learn cross-business skills, and grow with the role
• Australian work rights with any valid work visa accepted

At Skytanking, this is more than just a job — it's a career in a specialised field with clear opportunities for growth. You'll be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and professionalism while supporting the critical operations of Sydney Airport and beyond. For the right person, this role can be a springboard into leadership and workshop management.

As part of our employment process, you'll complete a pre-employment medical and ongoing drug and alcohol screening.