Service Technician - Electrical & Automation

NSW based | Field service | Pathway to Senior Technician

About the company Our client is the Australian arm of a German family-owned global manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment. They supply, commission and service high-end machinery for commercial and industrial laundries across Australia. Due to growth in NSW, they're looking for a Service Technician to join their national service team.

The role You’ll install, commission, service and fault-find industrial laundry equipment at customer sites across Queensland, with some interstate travel. The machines are heavily automated, running PLCs, VFDs, servos and sensor networks, so you’ll get genuine electrical and automation work, not just general maintenance.

Installing and commissioning new equipment alongside senior technicians, through to customer handover

Preventative and reactive maintenance across a growing QLD customer base

Fault-finding on PLCs (B&R; platform), VFDs, servos, sensors, wiring and industrial networks, working within existing programs (no PLC programming required)

Remote and on-site troubleshooting support

Completing service reports, JSAs and SWMS, and working within an ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified system





Career progression This role has a clear development pathway to Senior Service Technician. You'll get structured training on the equipment, B&R; platform training, and the opportunity to attend factory training in Germany. As your skills grow, you'll take on commissioning leadership, complex diagnostics and mentoring of other technicians.

About you

Current unrestricted NSW electrical licence (essential)

Trade background as an Industrial Electrician, Electrical Fitter, Electromechanical or Mechatronics Technician

Exposure to PLC fault-finding (B&R;, Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar) and VFDs

Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics or mechanical systems is a plus

Able to read electrical schematics and control drawings

Field service, OEM or manufacturing maintenance experience is highly regarded

Current driver's licence and happy to travel regularly, including interstate

Self-motivated, customer-focused and safety-minded

What's on offer

Permanent full-time role with a global OEM

Company vehicle

B&R; and manufacturer training, including overseas factory training

A defined pathway to Senior Service Technician

Market-competitive salary

📌 Service Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Ampersand
📍 Sydney