Entry Level Fire Suppression Technician

About us:

Fire and Safety Industries is a privately-owned Australian Company specialising in the manufacture, supply, installation and servicing of Fire Suppression Systems for the Mining, Construction and Agriculture Industries. Our Head Office is in Brisbane, with multiple branches in Northern and Southern regions of the east-coast and a distribution network across Australia; both west-coast and east-coast and a growing market share in international regions.

The position:

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated Service Technician based out of our Gunndah Region. Mechanically minded is preferred and our Training Department will train you in the rest

At the completion of formal training and with continued on-the-job training, the role will be servicing customers throughout the Mining Industry. Working an even-time roster from our Gunnadah Branch and local mine sites, your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Safety by looking after yourself and others to maintain our very high standard of WHS and supporting our value that safety "is and always will be our priority"
• Quality Work by conducting a high level of servicing and maintenance on mobile equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Curiosity by perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of equipment malfunctions or system failures.
• Collaboration with other people within our team to complete repairs and installations, to constantly learn from each other, and to help make our FSI own systems even better.
• Knowledge sharing by providing technical assistance and guidance to clients and end users on our systems.
• Strong Relationships with our clients and attending to client call outs to ensure we assist them keep their assets safe and working

About You:

• Must be committed to safety.
• A mechanical trade, service maintenance, air-conditioning experience, or similar industry related skills preferred however not essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostics ability and a sense of wanting to continuously improve.
• Agile, energetic with a can-do attitude and enjoy working in outdoor environments.
• Comfortable to be able to work alone or within a team as needed.
• Great communicator – you can talk a lot or a little as long as you can get your point across clearly, can connect with clients and your team in a genuine way, and still get the work done.
• Hold a valid and current driver's licence.

Why work for us?

• We are a great place to work with supportive colleagues, strong team spirit and safety and an engaging working environment.
• Strong IT focused systems most of the work is via iPads and apps, making your work easier and time efficient
• We have fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities with industry leading trainers. We're committed to developing our people – it matters to us.
• We know that camp is not for everyone, so where possible we try and provide homestyle accommodation for drive in and drive out people.
• We have work variety. Why would you want to just work on one fire protection systems every day when you can work with us work and have the ability to work on many systems.
• We give all our people access to Salary Sacrifice at any time during their employment which can included Novated vehicle leasing.
• We recognise loyalty with service awards.

What is in for you?

• Permanent and full-time positions. We understand pay reliability is important.
• 7 On 7 Off Roster.
• A tier-based salary progression process based on development and work performance.
• Ability to earn additional allowances, like regional living allowances and mine site allowances, that are over and above the Award.
• Shared FSI supplied vehicle to travel from site or the branch.

If you are looking for a career opportunity within a professional, dynamic organisation that is dedicated to its people, apply now

Fire and Safety Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fire and Safety Industries is committed to safe work practices and a safe working environment. Considering the duties associated with this role, potential employees will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing.