At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver hands-on field service, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of hydraulic drive systems.
- Company: Join Bosch Rexroth, a global leader in movement and control technologies.
- Benefits: Dynamic career opportunities in an international environment with a focus on employee commitment.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values innovation and customer success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in heavy industry while ensuring safety and reliability.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in hydraulics or mechanics with field service experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
At Bosch Rexroth, everything revolves around movement and the success of our customers. With our networked drive and control technologies as well as digital solutions, their machines and systems work efficiently, safely and powerfully. We offer components, system solutions and services for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications as well as for factory automation.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Technician to join our Hagglunds division, based at our Mackay, QLD branch. In this hands-on role, you will support customers across heavy industry by delivering field-based service, fault diagnosis, installation, and maintenance of Bosch Rexroth Hagglunds hydraulic drive systems. You will work with complex hydraulic circuits, rotating equipment, and auxiliary systems where safety, reliability, and technical precision are critical. Your hydraulic expertise, problem-solving capability, and customer-focused approach will directly contribute to reduced downtime and long-term aftermarket success.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Respond promptly to customer service and breakdown requests, carrying out on-site inspections, hydraulic fault finding, repairs, and system testing to restore equipment performance and minimise downtime.
- Perform installation, commissioning, and modernisation of large-scale hydraulic drive systems, including motors, power units, pipework, controls, and associated components, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic system issues such as pressure, flow, contamination, leakage, overheating, and component wear, supported by detailed testing and root cause analysis.
- Prepare clear and accurate service reports documenting findings, corrective actions, and recommendations for ongoing reliability and maintenance.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers by communicating effectively on site, recommending repair strategies, identifying spare parts and upgrade opportunities, and preparing service quotations.
- Manage service documentation including reports, vendor quotes, delivery dockets, and job records, ensuring completeness, traceability, and quality control.
- Coordinate the ordering, installation, and verification of hydraulic components, perform follow-up testing as required, and represent the Bosch Rexroth brand with professionalism while maintaining strict customer confidentiality.
Qualifications Position Requirements:
- Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen
- Trade qualification as a Hydraulic Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in field service and maintenance of hydraulic systems, ideally within heavy industry environments
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic circuits, components, and system diagnostics, including fault finding under pressure, flow, and load conditions
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a practical, results-focused approach
- Strong planning and organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Field Service Technician employer: Rexroth Corporation
Bosch Rexroth is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a dynamic and supportive environment. Located in Brisbane, this traineeship offers not only a pathway to a Certificate III in Business but also the chance to be part of a global team dedicated to making a positive impact on industries and the planet. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and a commitment to employee well-being, Bosch Rexroth stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in service administration.
