Field Service Technician - Compressors
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Field Service Technician - Compressors
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14-Jul-2026
Field Service Technician – Compressors & Rotating Equipment
Melbourne, Victoria
Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join its Melbourne team. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified technician who enjoys working autonomously, solving mechanical problems, and delivering exceptional customer service across a range of industrial sites.
You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing compressed air systems and rotating equipment while building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance. Most work is based throughout Melbourne and surrounding metropolitan and regional areas, with occasional travel as required.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Performing preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and servicing of air compressors and rotating equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs both onsite and in the workshop
- Installing, commissioning, testing, and optimising industrial equipment
- Responding to customer breakdowns and delivering timely technical solutions
- Building strong relationships with customers through professional on-site service
- Identifying opportunities for equipment upgrades, service agreements, and replacement solutions
- Completing service reports and maintenance documentation accurately
- Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment to a high standard
- Working safely at all times while following company and site safety procedures
- Supporting and mentoring apprentices or fellow technicians where required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Motor Mechanic, or similar mechanical trade
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience servicing industrial mechanical equipment
- Experience with air compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, generators, or related machinery (highly regarded)
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Good computer skills for completing service reports and documentation
- A proactive, organised, and safety-first attitude with the ability to work independently
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate + Super + Company Service Vehicle
- Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
- Fully maintained service vehicle, tools, phone, and laptop provided
- Stable, long-term career with a leading industrial organisation
- Ongoing product training and professional development
- Supportive team culture with genuine career progression opportunities
- Diverse field-based work across Melbourne's industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, utilities, and commercial sectors, where no two days are the same
Contract Type:
Location:
Industry:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Date Published:
14-Jul-2026
Field Service Technician – Compressors & Rotating Equipment
Melbourne, Victoria
Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join its Melbourne team. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified technician who enjoys working autonomously, solving mechanical problems, and delivering exceptional customer service across a range of industrial sites.
You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, and repairing compressed air systems and rotating equipment while building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance. Most work is based throughout Melbourne and surrounding metropolitan and regional areas, with occasional travel as required.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Performing preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and servicing of air compressors and rotating equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs both onsite and in the workshop
- Installing, commissioning, testing, and optimising industrial equipment
- Responding to customer breakdowns and delivering timely technical solutions
- Building strong relationships with customers through professional on-site service
- Identifying opportunities for equipment upgrades, service agreements, and replacement solutions
- Completing service reports and maintenance documentation accurately
- Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment to a high standard
- Working safely at all times while following company and site safety procedures
- Supporting and mentoring apprentices or fellow technicians where required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Motor Mechanic, or similar mechanical trade
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience servicing industrial mechanical equipment
- Experience with air compressors, pumps, rotating equipment, generators, or related machinery (highly regarded)
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Good computer skills for completing service reports and documentation
- A proactive, organised, and safety-first attitude with the ability to work independently
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate + Super + Company Service Vehicle
- Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
- Fully maintained service vehicle, tools, phone, and laptop provided
- Stable, long-term career with a leading industrial organisation
- Ongoing product training and professional development
- Supportive team culture with genuine career progression opportunities
- Diverse field-based work across Melbourne's industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, utilities, and commercial sectors, where no two days are the same
