Technical Service Manager

Motion Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Technical Operations Lead to run the production workshop in south-east Melbourne. You will own build, assembly, testing workflows for off-grid solar CCTV systems and mobile security trailers, and supervise a technical team.

The role requires hands-on expertise in electronic security, IP CCTV, networking, and wireless communication systems. Based at our SE Melbourne facility, you will coordinate technician schedules, oversee stock procurement, and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronic security, IP CCTV, networking, and wireless systems.
• Experience supervising or leading technical teams.
• Practical knowledge of workshop coordination, stock management, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and technician scheduling.
• Assemble, program, configure, and bench test solar CCTV units and mobile security trailers.
• Configure IP cameras, routers, antennas, SIM connectivity, and VMS.
• Manage warehouse inventory, stock levels, supplier orders, and job costing.
• Implement quality control checks and safe work practices.
• Provide technical leadership to workshop technicians and assist at client sites when needed.

Skills

Electronic security

IP CCTV

Networking

Wireless communication

Team leadership

Education

Victorian Security Licence

Driver's Licence

White Card

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Video management software

Bench testing equipment

Job description

Are you a senior electronic security technician or team leader looking to move into workshop operations? Take ownership of build, assembly, and testing workflows for specialised off-grid surveillance solutions.

An Australian electronic security business with a national footprint is seeking a Technical Operations Lead to run its production workshop in south-east Melbourne. The company specialises in rapid-deployment solar CCTV systems, temporary security units for construction sites, and fixed electronic security infrastructure. Based from the SE Melbourne facility, this role manages workshop assembly, coordinates technician schedules, oversees stock procurement, and ensures high-quality system configuration before field deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, technician scheduling, and equipment preparation
• Assemble, program, configure, and bench test solar-powered CCTV units and mobile security trailers
• Configure IP cameras, network routers, directional antennas, SIM connectivity, and video management software
• Manage local warehouse inventory, stock levels, supplier orders, and job costing
• Implement quality control checks and maintain safe work practices across all workshop activities
• Provide technical leadership to workshop technicians and attend client sites occasionally for complex technical escalations

Ideal Background

• Strong background in electronic security, IP CCTV, networking, and wireless communication systems
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or leading technical team members
• Practical knowledge of workshop coordination, stock management, and quality control processes
• Valid Victorian Security Licence, Drivers Licence, White Card, and First Aid Certificate