Service Technician - Rotating Equipment

Virtue Recruitment ·www.virtuerecruitment.com.au

Location north QLD, QLD, AU
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering Design
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Field Service Technician – Rotating Equipment | Cairns, Townsville, or Mackay 

Full-Time | Negotiable Hourly Rate + Van + Tools + Travel Allowances 

My client is expanding their national service team and seeking a skilled Field Service Technician to support customers across North Queensland. The role can be based in Cairns, Townsville, or Mackay and will involve travel throughout the region to service a diverse customer base. 

This position suits someone who thrives in a mobile, independent service environment and has strong experience with rotating equipment such as vacuum pumps, compressors, and pumps. 

 

 

The Role 

  • Perform servicing, repairs, maintenance, and commissioning of vacuum pumps, compressors, blowers and related rotating equipment. 
  • Attend customer sites across North Queensland, with regular travel and periodic overnight stays. 
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and complete service reporting. 
  • Manage your day autonomously while representing the business professionally in the field. 
  • Occasionally assist with major shutdowns or large service projects requiring extended travel. 

 

 

What’s Provided 

  • Negotiable hourly rate depending on experience 
  • Company van, laptop, mobile phone, tools, uniforms 
  • ATO-aligned overnight travel allowances 
  • Meal allowances for long days (over 10 hours) 
  • Job security with a well-established national service operation 

 

 

About You 

  • Strong field service experience with rotating equipment (vacuum pumps, compressors, blowers, pumps, etc.). 
  • Must currently be a field service technician (not workshop-only). 
  • Comfortable travelling throughout North Queensland, including overnight stays. 
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently. 
  • Plumber/Gas Fitter background or Medical Gas Licence is highly regarded. 
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

If you're seeking a long-term field service role with variety, autonomy, and excellent support, this is a great opportunity to join a stable and growing team. 


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Who is hiring for the Service Technician - Rotating Equipment role?
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Where is the Service Technician - Rotating Equipment job located?
The Service Technician - Rotating Equipment role with Virtue Recruitment is based in north QLD, QLD, AU.
Is the Service Technician - Rotating Equipment role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Virtue Recruitment.
What experience level is the Service Technician - Rotating Equipment role?
The Service Technician - Rotating Equipment position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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