Sydney NSW, Australia On-site Employment

Smiths Group is hiring a Field Service Apprentice

Responsibilities

  • Enroll fully in a TAFE-accredited Certificate III program for Electrical Fitting Work
  • Spend four days each week gaining hands-on experience and one day in formal TAFE training
  • Work alongside experienced technicians to build real-world field expertise
  • Develop technical proficiency, customer interaction, and collaboration abilities in a professional setting
  • Advance toward a permanent position in detection services after finishing the four-year apprenticeship
  • Attend weekly TAFE classes and fulfill all academic and practical course obligations
  • Travel to urban, rural, and remote client locations, including stays away from home when necessary
  • Help diagnose, maintain, and repair sophisticated detection systems
  • Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance according to service agreements
  • Support corrective maintenance and respond to equipment faults
  • Test electrical systems and circuits using multimeters, computers, and built-in software tools
  • Identify mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues in low-voltage systems (24 volts or under)
  • Replace mechanical components like belts, rollers, motors, and generators, using lifting equipment as needed
  • Assist with installing new systems in coordination with internal teams and outside partners
  • Complete all required service logs, reports, and regulatory documentation
  • Take part in technical, safety, and compliance training delivered both online and in person
  • Keep workspaces clean, safe, and properly organized
  • Assist with warehouse duties and tracking of spare parts inventory
  • Attend team meetings, safety huddles, and equipment calibration checks
  • Operate with partial independence starting in the second year of the program
  • Join the on-call support rotation, including some after-hours duties beginning in the second year

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Smiths Group
Global leader in developing security and detection solutions for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and urban security with presence across 21 global offices and 7 manufacturing sites.
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Posted 3 days ago