Job Description
Apprentice Technician
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Full Time | Permanent
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Work on specialised equipment - Build your skills - Join a growing national team.
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Western Sydney Airport | Full time | 4 on 4 off roster
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Freightquip is a leading supplier and service provider of specialised freight-handling equipment across Australia and New Zealand. We partner with globally recognised equipment manufacturers supporting the aviation, rail and port industries.
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About the Role
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We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Trades Assistant to join our workshop team at Western Sydney Airport.
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Working alongside experienced technicians, you will assist with the servicing, maintenance, repair and preparation of aviation ground support equipment (GSE). This includes baggage-handling equipment, cargo loaders, aircraft servicing equipment and towing equipment.
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This position is ideal for someone with practical mechanical experience who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a specialised aviation equipment environment. For the right person, it offers a pathway into Service Technician and Field Service roles.
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The Roster
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Due to operational requirements at the Aiport the Western Sydney team work 365 days a year. As such this role operates on a 4 days on 4 days off roster from 6am to 6pm.
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Key Responsibilities
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Assist technicians with scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs
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Perform basic mechanical servicing and preventative maintenance tasks
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Support fault-finding, component replacement and equipment repairs
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Prepare equipment for inspection, delivery and customer handover
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Conduct basic equipment inspections and complete service documentation
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Safely operate hand tools,



power tools and workshop equipment
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Keep equipment, tools and workshop areas clean and well maintained
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Support workshop and field-service activities when required
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Follow all workplace health, safety and airport security requirements
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About You
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You will be mechanically minded, dependable and willing to learn. You will also have:
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At least one year of professional mechanical or workshop experience
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Experience using hand and power tools
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Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
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The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
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A positive attitude and good communication skills
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A strong commitment to workplace safety
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Previous experience as a Trades Assistant, Workshop Assistant, Mechanical Labourer or in a similar hands-on role will be highly regarded.
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Essential Requirements
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Australian citizenship due to site access and security requirements
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Current driver's licence
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Ability to meet airport security and background-check requirements
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Willingness to undertake drug and alcohol testing as required
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A current forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
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Why Join Freightquip?
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Work with unique and specialised aviation equipment
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Secure, workshop-based position at Western Sydney Airport
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Learn from experienced mechanical and electrical technicians
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Receive ongoing training and development
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Join a supportive team with strong technical expertise
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Access career pathways into Service Technician and Field Service positions
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If you are mechanically minded, enjoy practical work and want to build a career within the aviation equipment industry, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Apprentice Technician (New South Wales)
🏢 Freightquip
📍 New South Wales