Mechanical Technician

Freightquip Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OEM factory training

Work with premium international brands

National service team support

Career progression opportunities

Permanent full‑time position

Job summary

Freightquip Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Western Sydney. You will service, maintain and repair aviation ground support equipment including aircraft tugs and belt loaders, with a 4-on 4-off roster.

The role involves fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance and occasional travel to support customers across Australia. The successful candidate will have a mechanical trade qualification and experience with heavy vehicles or mobile plant, plus strong diagnostic skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical, diesel, auto electrical, mobile plant or electrical disciplines.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults
• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
• Attend breakdowns and minimise customer downtime
• Install, commission and test new equipment
• Complete OEM upgrades, service bulletins and warranty repairs
• Maintain accurate service records using electronic reporting systems
• Provide professional technical support and outstanding customer service
• Work safely while complying with company and airport safety requirements
• Travel occasionally to support customers across Australia when required

Education

Mechanical, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Mobile Plant or Electrical trade qualification

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Full Time | Permanent | 4 on 4 off

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

Freightquip is one of Australasia's leading suppliers and service providers of Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Rail and Port equipment. We proudly represent world-leading manufacturers, providing equipment sales, servicing, repairs and technical support to some of Australia's largest airports and aviation operators.

We're looking for an experienced Western Sydney based Service Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Mechanic looking for a varied, hands-on role working with specialised equipment in the aviation industry.

If you enjoy fault finding, solving technical problems and working on a wide range of modern equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

We also have a number of other positions avaliable across Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.

Roster

• This role operates on a 4-on 4-off roster 365 days a year.

• Shifts are 6am - 6pm.

• You will be on call approximatley 3 days a fortnight.

What you'll be working on

You'll service, maintain and repair a diverse range of aviation ground support equipment including:

• Aircraft tugs

• Belt loaders

• Baggage tractors

• Cargo loaders

• Passenger stairs

• Ground power units

• Specialised airport support equipment

No two days are the same, with a combination of preventative maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown response, commissioning and equipment upgrades.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults

• Complete scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance

• Attend breakdowns and minimise customer downtime

• Install, commission and test new equipment

• Complete OEM upgrades, service bulletins and warranty repairs

• Maintain accurate service records using electronic reporting systems

• Provide professional technical support and outstanding customer service

• Work safely while complying with company and airport safety requirements

• Travel occasionally to support customers across Australia when required

About you

You’ll be someone who enjoys getting stuck into technical work and takes pride in delivering quality repairs.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Mechanical, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Mobile Plant or Electrical trade qualification

• Experience working on heavy vehicles, mobile plant, forklifts, agricultural, mining, construction or industrial equipment

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your workload

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Highly regarded, but not essential:

• Experience with PLCs, CANBus or electric drive systems

• Hydraulic fault-finding experience

• Aviation Ground Support Equipment experience

• Airside operating experience

Why join Freightquip?

• Permanent full-time position with long-term job security

• Ongoing OEM factory training and technical development

• Work with premium international equipment brands

• Supportive national service team with experienced technicians

• Opportunity to develop specialist skills within the aviation industry

• Career progression opportunities as our business continues to grow

• Variety of work with no two days the same

Requirements

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

• Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing where required

• Willingness to travel occasionally for planned service work

If you're looking for a rewarding technical career with a respected and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.