Service Technician - Traineeship

Beaufort; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

beaufort Servicing in Cairns region seeks a Traineeship - Service Technician to inspect, maintain and certify marine life rafts, while handling essential admin tasks to support the service department.

This hands-on role combines mechanical work with record-keeping, offering career development in the marine safety sector; report to Operations Manager and collaborate with service and admin staff to keep equipment and safety systems ready.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full work rights for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of marine life rafts to ensure safety standards are met.
• Perform repairs, testing, and component replacements as needed.
• Check and test inflation mechanisms and ancillary equipment.
• Ensure serviced life rafts meet safety certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and certifications.
• Provide technical support to customer service and sales on use/maintenance of life rafts.
• Stay updated on new regulations, technologies and best practices in marine safety.
• Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and assist in ordering and managing stock.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Manuals reading

Communication skills

Data entry

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

Record-keeping software

Job description

beaufort Servicing delivers comprehensive MRO, asset management, and height safety solutions for mission-critical survival equipment—ensuring readiness and reliability across air, land, and sea. As a globally integrated servicing partner, beaufort Servicing supports both beaufort-manufactured and third-party systems, delivering total through-life support close to the point of need.

With operations spanning the UK, Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region, Beaufort Servicing enables customers to maintain operational continuity, extend fleet life, and meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.

The Role:

As a Traineeship - Service Technician, you play a crucial role in ensuring life-saving marine safety equipment is always ready for action. You’ll be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and certifying marine life rafts while also handling essential administrative duties to support the smooth operation of our service department.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong administrative and organizational skills, ensuring that both our safety equipment and service operations meet the highest standards. Your work directly contributes to saving lives at sea and supporting the efficient management of our marine services.

With excellent opportunities for career development and progression, this is an amazing opportunity to build a career within the ever-growing Marine industry.

Your Career Opportunity: Join our team and grow your career with us. You will report directly to the Operations Manager, working closely with both the service team and administrative staff to ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Duties:

• Conduct regular inspections of marine life rafts to ensure compliance with international and local safety standards.
• Perform necessary repairs, including testing, equipment replacements, and other maintenance tasks.
• Check and test inflation mechanisms, ancillary equipment, and other critical components.
• Ensure all serviced life rafts meet required safety certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and certifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customer service and sales regarding the proper use and maintenance of life rafts and safety equipment.
• Stay updated on new regulations, technologies, and best practices in marine safety.
• Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies are available for repairs and maintenance.
• Assist in ordering and managing inventory as needed.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong technical skills with the ability to perform detailed inspections and repairs.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and regulations.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using computers, including data entry and record-keeping Software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• The role involves working in both a workshop and office environment with exposure to various tools, equipment, and administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical systems.
• Confidence in using a computer or other mobile devices.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Full work rights for Australia.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• This is not just another job—this is your career. Be part of a team where your technical skills, administrative expertise, and passion for safety make a real difference!

beaufort is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.