Field Service Technician

Weir Minerals; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Learning support

Global inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Study support

Job summary

Weir Minerals in Australia is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to maintain, repair and install GEHO equipment across customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You will lead safe, quality workmanship and build strong relationships with customers while supporting continuous improvement.

The role requires a trade qualification, workshop and onsite experience, and the ability to read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification required (AQF III or higher).
• Experience fitting and machining in workshop and field environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds and installations on GEHO equipment to maximise reliability.
• Deliver hands-on field service support and supervise customer personnel onsite.
• Collaborate with service teams to improve efficiency and support growth.
• Demonstrate leadership through safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and service centres for inspections and project work.
• Maintain zero-harm safety culture in all activities.

Skills

Technical literacy

Leadership experience

Lean principles

Customer communication

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining

Job description

Weir Group

Location: Customer Sites and Weir Service Centres

Onsite

What We Do At Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

Put your mechanical skills to work in a hands-on role supporting critical mining operations across customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You'll carry out maintenance, repairs and technical service on industry-leading GEHO equipment while contributing to safety, continuous improvement and world-class customer support. Join a team that values quality workmanship, problem-solving and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and installations on critical Weir GEHO equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Deliver hands-on field service support, supervise customer personnel onsite, and build strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with service teams to improve operational efficiency, apply lean principles, and support business growth initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership through safe work practices, workforce engagement, flexibility, and a commitment to achieving business objectives.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and service centres to complete inspections, maintenance, testing, documentation, and project work while maintaining a zero-harm safety focus.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, or related discipline (AQF Level III or higher).
• Proven experience in fitting and machining within workshop and onsite environments, delivering work to precise tolerances.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with customers and stakeholders.
• Previous leadership experience or the demonstrated ability to lead teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused, with knowledge of lean principles and practical application of mathematical concepts in the workplace.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teamsStudy support

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