RED Appointments is a leading provider of human-resource and workforce recruitment services, proudly partnering with some of South Australia's top companies. We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with high-quality local projects, offering long-term career opportunities within the community. Our commitment to equal opportunity and diversity ensures an inclusive and supportive work environment for everyone.
Step into a role where your skills genuinely matter. We're expanding our mechanical services team supporting a major Defence site in Edinburgh and Defence housing across Adelaide and surrounding regions and we're looking for technicians who want stability, variety, and a long‑term career path.
If you're tired of repetitive work, poor scheduling, or feeling like just another number, this contract offers something different: respect for your trade, a strong team culture, and work that keeps you engaged.
Benefits:
-Take‑home work vehicle
-$40$50/hr for Techs | $50$60/hr for Supervisor + OT & Allowances
-Life insurance included
-Discounts with Medibank & JB Hi‑Fi
-$1500 employee referral bonus
-Paid parental leave
-Online learning & upskilling pathways
-Clear career progression
-Stable, long‑term Defence contract, Full Time Year Round Work
You'll work 7am3pm with overtime available and an on‑call roster paid at 1.5x.
This is the kind of role where techs stay for years because the work is steady, the team is supportive, and the conditions are genuinely competitive.
What You'll Be Doing:
A mix of commercial, industrial, and domestic systems perfect for techs who enjoy variety:
-Boilers & chillers (including rooftop units)
-VRF & commercial AC systems
-Domestic split systems across Defence housing
Central plant equipment
-Occasional travel to Woomera (rare)
-Work across Adelaide & Metro
What You Need:
-Australian Citizenship (Defence requirement)
-Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
-Restricted Electrical Licence
-ARC Licence
-Driver's Licence
-White Card
-Working With Children Check
-EWP <11m>Working at Heights
Get in Touch:
Click the Apply Now button and submit your resume in MS Word format. For a confidential discussion Ange on 0402 323 338
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for future positions, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted as suitable opportunities arise.
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