Service Technician (Workshop)

Programmed; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed in Wacol, Brisbane, is seeking a Workshop Technician for a hands-on, workshop-based role handling inspection, testing, assembly and repair of lifting, rigging and height safety equipment. The successful candidate will work with various industrial gear, learning applicable Australian Standards, testing requirements and industry practices.

A long‑term career path may lead to supervision. The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and readiness to obtain

Qualifications

• Experience in technical, industrial, trades or workshop environments.
• A practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes.
• Understanding of working to procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation.
• White Card.
• Willingness to obtain further industry qualifications/certifications.
• LEEA qualification or lifting/rigging experience would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment.
• Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing.
• Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures.
• Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts.
• Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation.
• Pack and dispatch orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Attend toolbox meetings and product training.

Skills

Technical experience

Industrial environment

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

White Card

Lifting/rigging knowledge

Education

LEEA qualification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: Wacol, Brisbane
Employment: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Pay: $40 per hour

An established Australian-owned business specialising in lifting, rigging and height safety equipment is seeking a Workshop Technician to join its Wacol team.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role involving the inspection, testing, assembly, maintenance and repair of lifting, rigging and height safety equipment.

You’ll work with a range of industrial equipment while developing your technical knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, testing requirements and industry practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from an industrial, trades, mechanical, technical or warehouse environment who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in a specialised industry, with the potential to progress into a supervisory role.

About the Role

Workshop Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, assemble and repair lifting and height safety equipment
• Assemble wire rope and chain slings and conduct load testing
• Work to relevant Australian Standards and company procedures
• Load/unload equipment and operate workshop tools and forklifts
• Complete accurate testing, inspection and job documentation
• Pack and dispatch orders
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
• Attend toolbox meetings and product training

Experience required

• Experience working in a technical, industrial, trades or workshop environment
• A practical and mechanical aptitude
• Some exposure to inspection, testing or quality processes
• An understanding of the importance of working to procedures and standards
• Strong attention to detail and accurate paperwork/documentation skills
• White Card
• Ability and willingness to obtain additional industry qualifications and certifications
• A LEEA qualification or relevant lifting/rigging experience would be highly regarded.