Trainee

TRILITY; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career pathway

Paid parental leave

Ability to purchase additional leave

Wellbeing program with Headspace

WORK180 endorsed employer

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

TRILITY is seeking a Trainee Service Technician in Yatala, Queensland. This entry-level role offers hands-on training alongside experienced technicians, with a clear pathway toward mechanical or instrumentation trades in water-treatment.

You will learn to service and maintain dosing equipment, install pipework, calibrate instruments, and record site information while following safety systems and company processes. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic maths, reading and communication skills required.
• Interest in practical, hands-on work and learning on the job.
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and maintaining water-treatment equipment.
• Assist with installing chemical pipework and equipment.
• Calibrate, service and repair water-quality instruments.
• Troubleshoot issues and document site information.
• Identify parts needed for service and maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and company processes.

Skills

Hands-on

Positive attitude

Maths basics

Communication skills

Team player

Digital literacy

Education

Construction Induction White Card

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Are you a school leaver or junior looking to start a practical career where you can learn valuable skills on the job?

TRILITY is looking for a Trainee Service Technician to join our team in Yatala, Queensland.

As your skills and confidence grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop towards a mechanical or instrumentation trade in a specialist water-treatment career.

Key responsibilities

Working alongside experienced technicians, you will learn to:

Assist with servicing and maintaining chemical dosing equipment and water-treatment equipment

Assist with installing chemical pipework, components and associated equipment

Calibrate, service and repair water-quality instruments

Assist with fault finding, troubleshooting and practical problem solving

Identify parts and equipment required for service and maintenance work

Prepare accurate service reports and use digital tools to record and submit site information

Follow safe work procedures, company processes and quality standards

Complete product, technical and safety training

Assist with improving systems, processes and safe ways of working

Provide professional and friendly service when working with customers and at customer sites

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a school leaver, junior or someone looking at starting a career in the water industry who is keen to learn and develop practical technical skills. You’ll ideally have:

A positive, reliable and can-do attitude

A genuine interest in practical, hands-on and technical work

A willingness to learn, take feedback and develop new skills

Good basic maths, reading and communication skills

Good concentration, attention to detail and problem-solving ability

The ability to follow instructions, ask questions and work safely

A team-first attitude and professional approach with customers and colleagues

Comfort using phones, tablets, computers and other digital tools

A current driver licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

A Construction Induction White Card, or willingness to obtain one, plus the ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role

Why TRILITY?

TRILITY is an established industry leader, solely dedicated to the delivery of water, wastewater and reuse solutions across New Zealand and Australia’s municipal, industrial and resource sectors. This leadership draws on more than 35 years’ experience of providing high-quality solutions for our public and private sector clients, including financing, design and construction, operations and maintenance, asset management, utility services, and equipment solutions. Our capabilities span the full life cycle of water, delivering services to millions of people every day.

What we have to offer you?

On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced technicians

A genuine career pathway

Exposure to mechanical, instrumentation and water-treatment technologies

The opportunity to develop towards a mechanical or instrumentation trade pathway

Product, technical and safety training

Hands-on experience across workshop, customer-site and outdoor environments

Competitive base salary + incentive + additional super after 2 years’ service

Paid parental leave and ability to purchase additional leave

Reward and recognition program – receive payment for excellence and years of service

Wellbeing program including an employee assistance program, a free membership to Headspace and discounted wellness products

TRILITE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We encourage people from any background/culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, or people with an impairment to apply for this role. TRILITE is also a WORK180 endorsed employer for women – find out more at TRILITE WORK180 PROFILE