Established in 1987, TradeTools is a proud family-owned company supplying quality tools and equipment to trades and businesses across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. With hundreds of employees across multiple locations, we’ve built a reputation for providing reliable products, expert advice, and strong after-sales support. A key part of that support is our in-house workshop, where we repair and service the tools and equipment our customers rely on every day. What do

we offer
? At TradeTools, we know it’s our people who set us apart. That’s why

we offer
- Excellent base salary PLUS commission (based on store performance)
- Weekly pay
- Superannuation, holiday and sick leave
- Employee competitions and social events
- Generous staff discounts on tools and equipment
- Employee shareholder opportunities for long-serving staff Last financial year, our Electrical Fitters averaged $87,000 in total earnings. Our average employee tenure is over 8 years, a robust reflection of the supportive culture we’ve built.

About the Role
We’re looking for a Full-Time Electrical Fitter / Tool Repair Technician to run our in-store workshop, specialising in the diagnosis, servicing, and repair of power tools and compressed air equipment. You’ll work Monday to Friday in a fully equipped workshop, providing warranty support, servicing, and repairs for the tools and equipment we sell. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical and electrical fault finding and takes pride in getting tools back to work quickly.



Key Responsibilties Reporting to the Store and Workshop Manager, you will:
- Diagnose faults and repair power tools, air tools, compressors, generators and workshop equipment
- Perform maintenance, servicing and warranty repairs
- Liaise with suppliers regarding parts, technical support and warranty claims
- Order parts and maintain workshop inventory
- Maintain accurate service records and workshop documentation
- Provide technical advice to customers and assist the sales team when required
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and processes Keys to success To succeed in this role you will have:
- Cert III in Electrotechnology (preferred)
- Experience or strong interest in repairing power tools, compressors, and small machinery
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workshop
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Reliability, honesty and attention to detail
- A willingness to learn new equipment and share knowledge with the team This role suits both:
- Qualified tradespeople wanting a stable workshop role, or
- Early-career technicians looking to build experience in the tool and equipment industry. Why TradeTools? This is a secure, workshop-based role with minimal travel, where you’ll work on a wide variety of equipment used by real tradespeople every day. If you enjoy fixing tools, solving problems, and working hands-on with quality equipment, this is the job for you.

📌 Tool Repair Technician (Mackay)
🏢 TradeTools
📍 Mackay