Field Service Technician

Adaptalift Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + overtime

Fully maintained service vehicle

Mobile tablet provided

Uniform and safety equipment

Technical training

Job summary

Adaptalift Group is seeking a Field Service Technician in Springvale, VIC. The role involves field-based breakdown support, diagnostics, fault finding and preventative maintenance across customer sites.

You will be backed by a national coordination team, with the latest tools and mobile tech. Approximately 90% of time is travel, supported by a modern facility for operations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical field required.
• Experience on fixed or mobile plant and automotive equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair breakdowns at customer sites.
• Conduct scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic/mechanical systems and faults.
• Deliver professional, safety-focused service to customers.
• Coordinate with workshop for larger repairs.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Fault finding ability

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Pre-employment medical clearance

Australian driver's licence

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Job description

• Competitive salary (annual EBA increase) | Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
• Breakdowns, Scheduled Maintenance & Customer Support
• High Class Tooling & Fully Maintained Vehicle provided

• Trades & Technical
• Field Service - Technician
• Springvale VIC
• Permanent Full Time

13/10/2026

• Competitive salary (annual EBA increase) | Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
• Breakdowns, Scheduled Maintenance & Customer Support
• High Class Tooling & Fully Maintained Vehicle provided

About Us

Adaptalift is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing materials handling hire and sales companies. With over 40 years of heritage as a privately-owned, family-operated business, we employ over 600 people across Australia and New Zealand. Our team members enjoy making a difference for our customers as part of a dynamic, values-led business where safety is at the forefront of everything we do.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team based out of Springvale, VIC, operating from our modern, built-for-purpose facility.

Whether you’re an experienced Technician or a Light Vehicle Mechanic ready to take the next step, this is your opportunity to level up your career.

About The Role

This is a dynamic field-based position where you will deliver high-quality service to our customers through breakdown support, diagnostics, fault finding and preventative maintenance.

You’ll be supported by our national coordination team and experienced supervisors, equipped with the latest tools and mobile technology to efficiently manage your day.

Approximately 90% of your time will be spent travelling to customer sites across the region, with the support of our purpose-built Truganina facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns in the field
• Performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Conducting fault finding across mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Delivering safe, professional and customer-focused service
• Collaborating with workshop and technical teams on larger repairs

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary + overtime rates (annual EBA increases)
• Long-term job security within a growing national business
• Ongoing technical training with in-house experts
• Fully maintained service vehicle and mobile tablet
• Full uniform and quality safety equipment provided
• Supportive supervisors and experienced technical team
• Employee rewards program offering product, supermarket, fuel and retail discounts
• Wellbeing support and regular employee celebrations

About You

• Mechanical Trade Certificate (all mechanical trades considered)
• Experience working on fixed or mobile plant equipment, automotive or similar
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Commitment to safe work practices and good communication skills
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening
• Full working rights in Australia

Does this sound like you?

This is your opportunity to step into a permanent, full-time role with long-term stability and progression.