Service Technician

Service Technician – Weighing & Food Equipment

Location: Australia (multiple states)

Salary: $69,000 – $80,000 + Super + Overtime + Vehicle + Laptop + Phone + Tools

Type: Full-time | Field Service | Secure Long-Term Role

Join a Trusted Industry Leader

For over 100 years, Wedderburn has led the market in weighing equipment, labelling, POS systems, packaging solutions, and food processing technologies across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 300 employees and a strong family-owned heritage, we’re continuing to expand — and we’re looking for skilled Service Technicians across Australia.

If you’re hands-on, technically minded and enjoy solving real-world problems, this is an excellent opportunity with long-term stability and continuous learning.

Why Join Us?

1. Long-term stability with over a century of industry success
2. Great pay – $69k–$80k + super, overtime, and on-call allowances
3. Fully equipped – company vehicle, laptop, phone, and tools provided
4. Ongoing technical training and skill development
5. Variety – exposure to mechanical, electrical, electronic, IT, POS, scanning and weighing systems
6. Real career progression in a supportive, team-focused environment

About the Role

As a Service Technician, you’ll work both in the field and workshop to install, repair, and maintain weighing and food processing equipment. This role offers strong variety, daily problem-solving, and direct customer interaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Servicing, repairing, and maintaining weighing and food processing equipment
2. Installing and commissioning weighing systems, POS systems, labellers, and associated technology
3. Setting up and configuring new equipment
4. Providing technical support across POS, barcode printers, scanners, and weighing systems
5. Performing calibrations, fault finding, and general maintenance
6. Delivering professional customer service on site and remotely
7. Meeting SLA and quality documentation requirements
8. Participating in an after-hours breakdown roster
9. Following all WHS, Quality and Environmental procedures
10. Maintaining company vehicle, tools, and equipment

What We’re Looking For

Required:

1. Minimum 2 years’ mechanical/electronic service experience (scale trade highly regarded)
2. Full Driver’s Licence
3. Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
4. Solid computer skills and confidence with modern digital equipment
5. Excellent written and verbal communication
6. Ability to work independently and within a team
7. Professional presentation and customer-focused attitude
8. Willingness to learn and expand product knowledge
9. Ability to pass a drug & alcohol screening
10. Willingness to participate in an after-hours roster

Preferred Requirements (State-Specific & Industry-Specific):

1. NMI Statement of Attainment to verify weighing instruments in Classes 6.1 – 6.4 (preferred)
2. For Queensland applicants only: Queensland Restricted Electrical Licence (preferred but not essential)

What’s On Offer

1. Competitive salary ($69k–$80k)
2. Superannuation
3. Company vehicle + laptop + phone + tools
4. Overtime & on-call allowances + service bonus scheme
5. Industry-leading training
6. A stable, friendly, and supportive workplace

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready for a role that offers stability, variety, and genuine career growth, Wedderburn is ready to welcome you. Apply today and build your future with an industry leader.