About us

Founded in 1896, Wedderburn is a 100% family-owned Australian business specialising in weighing, labelling, packaging, point-of-sale and food equipment solutions. Our success is built on quality products, strong customer service and a dedicated national team.

About the role

We are seeking a practical, curious and customer-focused apprentice to join our Service team. You will work alongside experienced technicians, build hands-on skills in the workshop and in the field, and develop into a qualified service technician through structured workplace training and formal study. The apprenticeship involves completing Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920) through a registered training provider while working full-time with Wedderburn.

Key responsibilities

- Complete workshop repairs, testing and equipment preparation

- Assist with fault finding, diagnosis and repairs at customer sites

- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment

- Carry out preventative maintenance under supervision

- Build capability in trade measurement verification and compliance work

- Use digital service systems to document work accurately

- Deliver professional, reliable customer service

About you

- A genuine interest in electronics, mechanical systems and problem solving





- A practical mindset and willingness to learn from experienced technicians

- Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach

- Positive attention to detail, organisation and safety awareness

- Reliability, initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team

- A current Australian driver licence, or the ability to obtain one

- Right to work in Australia

- Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment

- Ability to obtain a White Card where required

- Willingness to travel and work reasonable overtime as the role develops

Benefits

- A full-time, permanent apprenticeship with paid workplace learning

- Structured technical development and mentoring

- Regular formal training through a registered training provider

- Tools of trade, laptop and mobile phone as required for the role

- Overtime opportunities and travel exposure as your capability develops

- A progressive pathway into a field service technician career

- Experience across diverse equipment, customers and industries

See below a video of just one of the many highly-regarded devices in the industry that this role will be responsible for staging, installing and servicing.

📌 Apprentice Service Technician (Cert III Electronics & Communication) (Browns Plains)
🏢 W.W. Wedderburn
📍 Browns Plains