Service Technician (m/f/d)

Spheros Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spheros is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our Australia team across Brisbane/Gold Coast, covering HVAC installations, field diagnostics, and on-site maintenance for bus and coach brands.

You will handle end-to-end service tasks, diagnostics, repairs and mentoring of junior technicians across the greater Brisbane region, ensuring safety and high-quality customer service on-site.

Qualifications

• Trade background with ARCTick Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• Experience working on 24V heavy vehicle/bus air conditioning systems.
• Soldering, hose fabrication and wiring loom assembly.
• Strong diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical and refrigeration circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs on bus AC systems.
• Diagnose faults in 24V electrical, mechanical and refrigeration circuits.
• Perform refrigerant leak location, recovery and repair.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and apprentices and lead field repairs.

Skills

HVAC diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Pipe soldering & wiring

Mentoring & training

Customer service

Job description

Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and production of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent regulation and control systems. We are a partner of the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate worldwide in eleven countries at 12 locations, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology actively shaping the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as a employer.

For the Brisbane / Gold Coast region, we are looking for a Service Technician (m/f/d).

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Service Technician to join our Spheros Australia Team across the greater Brisbane / Gold Coast area. In this dynamic role, you will handle everything from end-to-end HVAC installations on brand-new bus builds to field diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs across all major bus and coach brands.

Your Responsibilities

Diagnostics, Repairs & Maintenance

• Perform scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repairs on all brands of bus and coach AC systems.
• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration faults on 24V systems.
• Perform precise refrigerant gas leak location, recovery, and repair.
• Execute warranty repairs efficiently according to manufacturer guidelines.

Field Operations & Leadership

• Respond to breakdown calls and carry out field repairs across the greater Brisbane region.
• Provide high-level customer service and maintain professional communication on-site.
• Mentor, guide, and train junior technicians and apprentices.

What We Are Looking For

Trade Qualifications:

• Relevant trade background (e.g., Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist, Auto Electrician, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic) with a valid ARCTick Refrigerant Handling Licence.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated experience working on 24V heavy vehicle / bus and coach air conditioning systems.
• Proven skill in pipe soldering, hose fabrication, and wiring loom assembly.
• Strong diagnostic capability across electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration circuits.

Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and pre-commissioning accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for mentoring fellow staff and training apprentices.
• Licensing: Valid Australian Driver's Licence (MR or HR licence is highly regarded).

Join us and be part of our team.

More information on Spheros: https://spheros.com/

Our Story:

Spheros is a global tech company and market leader in the development and manufacture of thermal management solutions for all passenger buses and coaches as well as refrigerated transportation fleets.

Innovation, cutting-edge technology and utmost customer mindset are our aim. Environmentally friendly and safe mobility is our vision.

The company, with its headquarters in Gilching/Munich, has a workforce of more than 1,110 people. People with ideas, excellent know-how and commitment for future technologies, who are shaping the future of urban mobility.