Job Description

APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN

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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.

About the Role n

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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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 .

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 robust 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.

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📌 Apprentice Technician (Sydney)
🏢 MTA NSW
📍 Sydney