Work on specialised equipment - Build your skills - Join a growing national team. n
Brisbane Airport | Full time
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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.
About the Role n
We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Trades Assistant to join our workshop team at Brisbane 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.
The Roster n
Due to operational requirements this role operates on a roster. It is a requirement to work every second Saturday followed by a Friday - Sunday weekend the next week.
Key Responsibilities n
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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 n
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.
Essential Requirements n
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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.
Why Join Freightquip? n
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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.