Service Technician

Fuse Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment are seeking an experienced Service Technician based in Adelaide Hills to service and maintain automation, packaging, labelling and conveyor equipment across FMCG, food and fruit-packing environments. Travel to Riverland is required approximately fortnightly to monthly, with typical stays of 1–2 nights per trip.

The role offers $45-55/hour, a company vehicle, tools and uniforms, paid overtime and an on-call roster for additional earning potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Fitter, Electrician or similar.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, fruit packing or industrial automation.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair automation, packaging, labelling and conveyor equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out effective repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability
• Attend customer sites across Mildura, the Adelaide Hills and Riverland
• Participate in the rotating on-call roster and respond to breakdowns when required
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide professional technical support

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification or engineering background

Job description

Service Technician

Adelaide-based | $45-55/hour + vehicle + paid overtime

Are you an experienced Service Technician looking for a role offering variety, autonomy and genuine career progression?

We’re seeking a hands-on Service Technician to service and maintain a range of automation, packaging, labelling and conveyor equipment across FMCG, food and fruit-packing environments.

Based in Adelaide Hills and travel to Riverland approximately fortnightly to monthly, typically staying 1–2 nights per trip.

What’s in it for you?

• $45-55/hour, depending on experience
• Company vehicle, tools and uniforms provided
• Paid overtime and additional earning potential
• Rotating on-call roster shared across the service team
• Modern, well-equipped workshop
• Diverse work across automation, packaging, conveyors and food-processing equipment
• Regular regional travel with accommodation provided
• Ongoing training, support and genuine career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair automation, packaging, labelling and conveyor equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out effective repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability
• Attend customer sites across Mildura, the Adelaide Hills and Riverland
• Participate in the rotating on-call roster and respond to breakdowns when required
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation
• Support equipment installation, commissioning and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide professional technical support

What we’re looking for

• Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification or engineering background
• Experience as a Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Fitter, Electrician or similar
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, fruit packing or industrial automation
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance skills
• Good communication, organisation and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away 1–2 nights at a time (per month)
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call roster and work overtime when required

Ready to take the next step?

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team, work across a broad range of equipment and industries, and develop your technical skills while enjoying the benefits of paid overtime, regional travel and career progression.