Are you an experienced rigging and lifting equipment service technician? Join one of Australia’s largest lifting equipment sales and service companies.

- Growing team: opportunity to mentor new technicians & build your career
- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate with penalties for overtime and weekends
- Based in Bibra Lake, with travel to client sites as required

The Role

Working as part of the Operations team of our Bibra Lake branch, your role will include providing production, inspection, installation, and testing services for Certex Lifting clients, both onsite and offsite.

The role will require reasonable overnight travel and weekend work as required to service the needs of our clients. Overtime and weekend work is paid at penalty rates.

A snapshot of the role includes:

- Perform functional testing, periodic inspections, and tagging of mechanical systems used for rigging, lifting, and height safety, ensuring equipment performance aligns with operational requirements and client safety obligations.
- Carry out duties in elevated and restricted-access environments as needed, strictly complying with safety procedures and using certified access and restraint systems.
- Install and replace mechanical apparatus such as winches, hoists, anchors, and fall protection systems across various commercial and industrial sites, following work instructions and equipment specifications.
- Assemble and maintain wire rope systems and related mechanical assemblies, carrying out servicing tasks to ensure continued reliability and compliance with usage demands.
- Provide mentorship and quality oversight to junior field staff and trainee technicians, reviewing their work to ensure proper execution of procedures and adherence to workplace standards.
- Collaborate with on-site personnel and off-site support teams including logistics, sales, and maintenance departments, to coordinate service delivery and resolve technical challenges.
- Read and apply technical manuals, procedural guides,



and layout drawings to facilitate accurate assembly, modification, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
- Complete job documentation, service checklists, and compliance forms to record details of inspections, faults, repairs, and client approvals.

What we are looking for

- At least 3 years of experience as a rigging and lifting equipment service technician, including manufacturing, inspection, and testing of rigging systems, ideally including wire rope.
- High Risk Work Licences including Forklift, Dogging and Basic Rigging (and willing to obtain Intermediate Licence), and Elevated Work Platform.
- A current, unrestricted driver’s license.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- You can work in a physical environment, including regularly lifting (safe) loads in accordance with WHS procedures, standing for long periods, and working with impact tools.
- You are willing to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and additional assessment and testing if required by clients.
- You can obtain a Police Clearance that won’t prevent you from accessing client sites (e.g. e.g. mining and construction industries), if required.
- You are willing do overnight travel to client sites, including remote sites when required, and weekend work.
- You have the legal right to work in Australia on a full time, permanent basis.

Who we are looking for

- You have a positive attitude, communicate well, and can work effectively in a team to meet deadlines.
- You are comfortable in a digital environment, and able to learn new systems.




- You can demonstrate your commitment to safe work practices and following procedures and directions.
- You have good attention to detail, including good numerical literacy.
- You know how to make things happen – you are adaptable and able to find solutions.
- You are far-sighted – understanding the impact of your actions on the future and acting to prevent future issues.
- You are good to work with – considerate, professional, and courteous towards your teammates.
- You are interested in learning and growing your skills, and keen to participate in training and development.
- You are adept at learning new information, grasping new concepts quickly, and applying learned knowledge effectively.

Why this is a valuable opportunity

With over 125 employees spread across ten Australian sites, Certex Lifting is one of Australia's largest lifting equipment and service companies, with a far-sighted focus on sustainable growth.

We pride ourselves on being good to work with, and this translates to a friendly, open, and comfortable company culture.

We are committed to providing opportunities for development to employees to ensure they have the confidence and knowhow to provide superior customer outcomes and want to be a long-term part of the team.

How to apply

If you believe you have what we are looking for and share our values, apply online now.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- Are you willing to undergo a pre employment medical assessment including drug & alcohol screening?
- Do you have a Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent?

Experience:
- Rigging and lifting equipment inspection: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:
- Basic Rigging Ticket (Preferred)
- Dogging Ticket (Preferred)
- Forklift Licence (Preferred)
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Rigging & Lifting Service/Testing Technician (Mechanical Engineering Technician) (Bibra Lake)
🏢 Certex Lifting
📍 Bibra Lake