Mobile Service Technician

Pirtek; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

On-the-road independence

Stable local roster

Tools of the trade

Job summary

Pirtek is seeking a mechanically minded Mobile Hose Fitter / Field Service Technician to join our team. You will operate a dedicated mobile service unit, responding to local breakdowns and resolving fluid power issues on-site.

No hydraulic experience is required; we value hands-on problem solving and a desire to master a highly technical trade. The role offers paid training, on-the-road independence, a stable local roster and modern tools.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude; fitting knowledge is valued but not required.
• Valid Driver's Licence is essential as you will drive a mobile service van.
• Reliable and independent; able to work on-site and on-call weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dedicated mobile service unit and respond to local breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot and fix hydraulic hose and fluid power issues on-site.
• Work across civil construction, transport, marine, and other sites.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's licence

Reliability

Independence

Education

Trade-qualified mechanic or fitter

Job description

Looking to build a specialised, highly sought-after mechanical skill set?

We are seeking a mechanically minded individual to join our team as a Mobile Hose Fitter / Field Service Technician. In this role, you will operate a dedicated mobile service unit, responding to local breakdown requests and solve fluid power issues on-site.

You do not need prior hydraulic experience. We are looking for someone who loves hands-on problem-solving, working with tools, and wants to master a highly technical trade.

What You Will Gain (The Pirtek Advantage)

When you join us, you aren't just getting a job on the road—you are gaining a world-class education from Australia's most experienced group of hydraulic hose and thread specialists. We will fast-track your technical knowledge from the ground up, teaching you:

• Hose Dynamics & Uses: Master the science behind high-pressure fluid systems, understanding how different hoses react to extreme pressure, temperature, and bend radiuses across diverse machinery.
• Advanced Thread Identification: Learn to identify and match a massive variety of European, American, British, and Asian threads and fittings on sight—a rare skill that makes you an invaluable technician.
• System Diagnostics: Develop the ability to inspect complex machinery, trace fluid lines, and diagnose faults on the fly.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Complete, hands‑on training to get you fully confident with the tools, safety protocols, and technical data.
• On-the-Road Independence: Spend your days managing your own unit on the road, not trapped in the same workshop day after day.
• Stable, Local Roster: Predictable Monday to Friday day shifts (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) with a shared after‑hours roster (1 week on‑call every 3 weeks).
• Tools of the Trade: Fully equipped service van, fuel card, and modern tools provided.

Daily Variety (Where You Will Be Working)

• Civil construction and earthmoving projects
• Transport, trucking, and logistics depots
• Marine and waterfront facilities
• Local fixed‑plant industrial sites

What We Are Looking For

We are highly flexible on your background. You might be a trade‑qualified mechanic/fitter looking to specialise, or someone with informal mechanical experience who just loves working with their hands.

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude: You enjoy pulling things apart, fixing things, and understanding how mechanical systems work. Prior knowledge of fitting is highly regarded but not required.
• Valid Driver's Licence (Essential): Because you will be operating a mobile service van and driving to field sites most of the day, a clean licence (either manual or automatic transmission) is a strict requirement.
• Reliability & Independence: You can work alone safely on‑site, manage your time effectively, and turn up ready for your scheduled shifts and on‑call weeks.

Candidates must possess valid work authorisation to be employed in Australia.