Trades Assistant / Junior Industrial Roller Shutter & Gate Technician

BriTer Door Solutions; Penrith; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Tools supplied

Uniforms provided

Variety of work

Supportive team environment

Long-term employment

Job summary

BriTer Door Solutions in Greater Sydney NSW is hiring a motivated Trades Assistant / Junior Technician to support our Industrial Roller Shutter & Automatic Gate Service Team. No prior roller shutter or gate experience is required; training will be provided as you build practical technical skills.

You'll gain hands-on experience servicing, maintaining, repairing and installing commercial systems, with hands‑on training, career progression to an independent field technician, and wide variety of

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in how things work.
• Confidence using basic hand tools and power tools.
• Willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Current NSW driver’s licence, preferred manual.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding, hands-on work.
• Willingness to work at heights and undertake safety training.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced technicians with servicing, maintenance and repairs of industrial roller shutters and automatic gates.
• Help install, repair and replace motors, gearboxes, tracks, rollers and other components.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical fault finding under supervision.
• Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot faults in motorised roller shutters and gate systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools and equipment safely.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Complete service documentation and assist with job reporting.
• Develop skills to undertake service work independently.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

NSW Driver's licence

Safety awareness

Physically fit

Overtime willingness

Job description

Trades Assistant / Junior Industrial Roller Shutter & Gate Technician

BriTer Door Solutions | Greater Sydney NSW

Full Time | Competitive Hourly Rate + Overtime + Training & Career Progression

Are you mechanically minded, good with your hands and looking to build a career in a specialised trade?

BriTer Door Solutions is growing, and we're looking for a motivated Trades Assistant / Junior Technician to join our Industrial Roller Shutter & Automatic Gate Service Team.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, has a practical approach to problem-solving and wants to develop valuable technical skills in a specialised industry.

No previous roller shutter or automatic gate experience required – we'll provide the training!

Whether you're currently working as a Trades Assistant, have some mechanical or electrical experience, or are simply looking for an opportunity to learn a new trade, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside our experienced technicians, you'll gain hands‑on experience servicing, maintaining, repairing and installing a range of commercial and industrial door systems throughout Greater Sydney.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting experienced technicians with servicing, maintenance and repairs of industrial roller shutters and automatic gates.
• Helping install, repair and replace motors, gearboxes, tracks, rollers, springs and other mechanical components.
• Assisting with electrical and mechanical fault finding under supervision.
• Learning how to diagnose and troubleshoot faults in motorised roller shutters and automatic gate systems.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance, inspections and basic repairs.
• Using hand tools, power tools and specialised equipment safely and effectively.
• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Completing service documentation and assisting with job reporting.
• Developing the skills and confidence to eventually undertake service work independently.

Who we're looking for

We're interested in people from a range of backgrounds, including:

• Trades Assistants looking to develop specialised technical skills.
• Junior Mechanical or Electrical Technicians.
• Mechanically minded individuals with experience using hand and power tools.
• People with experience in garage doors, roller shutters, gates, fabrication or general maintenance.
• Apprentices or junior tradespeople looking for a different career direction.
• Motivated individuals with a practical mindset and a willingness to learn.

Previous industry experience is an advantage, but not essential.

We're more interested in finding someone reliable, enthusiastic and willing to put in the effort to learn.

What you'll need

• A strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in how things work.
• Confidence using basic hand tools and power tools.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A current NSW driver's licence, preferably with the ability to drive manual vehicles.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to undertake physically demanding, hands‑on work.
• Willingness to work at heights and undertake relevant safety training.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

What we offer

At BriTer, we believe in developing good people and giving them the opportunity to build a long‑term career.

You'll receive:

• On‑the‑job training – learn directly from experienced Industrial Roller Shutter & Gate Technicians.
• Career progression – develop from Trades Assistant to Junior Technician and eventually become an independent Field Service Technician.
• Competitive hourly rate – negotiable depending on your existing skills and experience.
• Overtime opportunities – with the potential to increase your earnings.
• Tools and equipment supplied – everything you need to carry out your work.
• Company uniforms provided.
• Variety of work – no two days are the same, with different sites, equipment and technical challenges.
• Supportive team environment – work with experienced technicians who are willing to share their knowledge.
• Long‑term employment – join an established and growing Sydney business.

Why join the Industrial Roller Shutter & Gate Industry?

This is an opportunity to develop a valuable combination of mechanical, electrical and technical fault‑finding skills.

You'll learn to work with a wide variety of equipment, including:

• Industrial roller shutters and motorised doors.
• Commercial and industrial automatic gates.
• Electric motors, gearboxes and drive systems.
• Safety sensors, limit switches and control systems.
• Mechanical components, tracks, rollers and associated hardware.

As your experience grows, so will your responsibilities, technical abilities and career opportunities.

Our goal is to train the right person to become a confident, capable and independent Service Technician.

About BriTer Door Solutions

BriTer Door Solutions is an established Sydney‑based business specialising in commercial and industrial door systems.

With almost 20 years of experience servicing Greater Sydney, we've built a strong reputation for providing reliable service, quality workmanship and practical solutions.

Our customers include major building owners, property managers and facility management companies.

We pride ourselves on our experienced team, supportive work environment and commitment to delivering quality service.

Learn more about us at www.briterdoors.com.au

Ready to get started?

If you're hands‑on, mechanically minded and looking for a genuine opportunity to learn new skills and build a career, we want to hear from you.

You don't need to know everything – just bring the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to doing quality work.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, Pass a Pre-Employment Medical and willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check due to customer site security requirements.