Aviation GSE Apprentice Technician — Hands-On Career Growth

Freightquip Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Workshop-based role

Job summary

Freightquip is seeking a motivated Apprentice Technician for our Brisbane Airport workshop. You will assist experienced technicians with servicing, maintenance and repairs of aviation ground support equipment, including baggage-handling gear, loaders and towing equipment, in a safety-focused environment.

This full-time role offers hands-on learning and a clear pathway into Service Technician and Field Service roles, with rostering that includes weekend shifts and progression opportunities across

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional mechanical or workshop experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• A positive attitude and good communication skills
• A strong commitment to workplace safety

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Perform basic mechanical servicing and preventative maintenance tasks
• Support fault-finding, component replacement and equipment repairs
• Prepare equipment for inspection, delivery and customer handover
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and complete service documentation
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
• Keep equipment, tools and workshop areas clean and well maintained
• Support workshop and field-service activities when required
• Follow all workplace health, safety and airport security requirements

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Job description

Apprentice Technician

Full Time | Permanent

Work on specialised equipment - Build your skills - Join a growing national team.

Brisbane Airport | Full-time

Freightquip is a leading supplier and service provider of specialised freight-handling equipment across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with globally recognised equipment manufacturers supporting the aviation, rail and port industries.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Trades Assistant to join our workshop team at Brisbane Airport.

Working alongside experienced technicians, you will assist with the servicing, maintenance, repair and preparation of aviation ground support equipment (GSE). This includes baggage-handling equipment, cargo loaders, aircraft servicing equipment and towing equipment.

This position is ideal for someone with practical mechanical experience who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a specialised aviation equipment environment. For the right person, it offers a pathway into Service Technician and Field Service roles.

The Roster

Due to operational requirements this role operates on a roster. It is a requirement to work every second Saturday followed by a Friday - Sunday weekend the next week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs

• Perform basic mechanical servicing and preventative maintenance tasks

• Support fault-finding, component replacement and equipment repairs

• Prepare equipment for inspection, delivery and customer handover

• Conduct basic equipment inspections and complete service documentation

• Safely operate hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment

• Keep equipment, tools and workshop areas clean and well maintained

• Support workshop and field-service activities when required

• Follow all workplace health, safety and airport security requirements

About You

You will be mechanically minded, dependable and willing to learn. You will also have:

• At least one year of professional mechanical or workshop experience

• Experience using hand and power tools

• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work

• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team

• A positive attitude and good communication skills

• A strong commitment to workplace safety

Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Workshop Assistant, Mechanical Labourer or in a similar hands-on role will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

• Australian citizenship due to site access and security requirements

• Current driver’s licence

• Ability to meet airport security and background-check requirements

• Willingness to undertake drug and alcohol testing as required

A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Freightquip?

• Work with unique and specialised aviation equipment

• Secure, workshop-based position at Western Sydney Airport

• Learn from experienced mechanical and electrical technicians

• Receive ongoing training and development

• Join a supportive team with strong technical expertise

• Access career pathways into Service Technician and Field Service positions

If you are mechanically minded, enjoy practical work and want to build a career within the aviation equipment industry, we would like to hear from you.