Field Service Technician

Columbit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbit in Australia is seeking a Field Service Technician to commission and install equipment, liaise with customers, suppliers and internal project teams, and undertake after-sales service repairs, maintenance and upgrades to keep operations running smoothly. You will travel to customer sites, perform tests, and ensure machine operation meets manufacturer specifications.

The role requires an Electrical Licence and Drivers Licence, plus 3+ years’ autonomous field service experience across food

Qualifications

• Hold Electrical Licence and Drivers Licence.
• 3+ years’ experience working autonomously as a Field Service Technician/Engineer across various sites.
• Must have experience in working with food production equipment and/ processed meat/poultry industry.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the customer and internal sales and project teams to commission installations.
• Carry out machine installations, including conducting tests to ensure that machine is fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Carry out repairs and service to equipment at the customer's request.
• Work within the constraints of customer health and safety protocols.
• Ensure that all spares and components used conform to manufacturer's specifications.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Drivers Licence

Field service experience

Communication skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Job description

About Us

We are a dynamic organization and value-added supplier of high-quality meat and food processing and packaging equipment to thefood and beverage industry in Australia and New Zealand. We pride ourselves on honesty, integrity, exceptional quality, and value.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to commission and install equipment sold by Columbit, liaising proactively with customer, supplier, and internal project team; and undertake after-sales service repairs, maintenance, and upgrades for customers. The Technician plays an important role in maintaining high quality customer and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the customer and internal sales and project teams to commission installations.
• Carry out machine installations, including conducting tests to ensure that machine is fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Carry out repairs and service to equipment at the customer's request.
• Work within the constraints of customer health and safety protocols.
• Ensure that all spares and components used conform to manufacturer's specifications.

Qualification & Skills :

• Hold Electrical Licence and Drivers Licence.
• 3+ years’ experience working autonomously as a Field Service Technician/Engineer across various sites.
• Must have experience in working with food production equipment and/ processed meat/poultry industry.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be comfortable dealing with mechanical equipment, including fault-finding and repair.
• Problem-solving, solution focused approach.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.