Trades Assistant / Security Technician / Trainee

Location: South Australia (Head of Operations: Mawson Lakes)
Position: Full-Time

We are looking for both experienced and inexperienced candidates who are seeking a hands-on role with the opportunity to develop and build a long-term career within the electronic security industry.

About Us

FSR is a proudly South Australian owned and managed company, specialising in the delivery of advanced electronic security systems. With over 15 years of local experience, we have built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and exceptional service. Our team works across a wide variety of environments including construction sites, commercial properties, and residential locations.

Whether you already have experience in electronic security, electrical, communications, construction or another technical field, or you’re looking for an opportunity to enter the industry and learn from the ground up, we encourage you to apply.

FSR is a locally owned and operated South Australian business that values and invests in our employees. We support career growth, encourage independence and recognise both existing skills and a willingness to learn.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Trades Assistant / Field Technician to join our Electronic Security team, supporting the installation, servicing and maintenance of electronic and temporary security solutions.

The role can be adapted to your existing experience. Those newer to the industry will receive hands-on training and mentoring from experienced technicians, while candidates with existing technical knowledge will have opportunities to work more independently and take on greater technical responsibilities.

Your Day-to-Day

• Start your day at the FSR Head Office in Mawson Lakes, collecting your allocated work vehicle, tools and equipment.
• Travel to client and project sites across South Australia.
• Assist with or independently complete installations, servicing and maintenance depending on your experience.
• Complete tasks including running cabling, mounting equipment, changing batteries, installing hardware, basic fault finding and routine maintenance.
• Install, maintain and relocate permanent and temporary security solutions.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure tools, vehicles and equipment are maintained and ready for use.

What We're Looking For

• Confidence using basic tools such as drills, saws and measuring equipment.

  • Practical, hands-on ability and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in electronic security, electrical, communications, construction or another technical/trade environment is highly regarded but not essential.

  • CCTV, alarms, access control, cabling or similar experience is highly regarded. Experience with systems such as Integriti, AJAX, and other leading systems highly regarded.

• Physically capable of completing manual and labour-intensive duties. Lift and manoeuvre equipment over 15kg and work within active construction environments.

• White Card (mandatory).

• Additional tickets such as Forklift, Scissor Lift, EWP or Working at Heights are highly regarded.

• Current driver's licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle.

  • Ability to confidently tow a trailer.

• Reliable, professional and able to manage assigned tasks independently.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills.

Job Details

• Location: Based from FSR Head Office, Mawson Lakes, with work across South Australia.

• Employment: Full-time, permanent position.

• Hours: Primarily weekday work, with occasional weekend requirements.

• Vehicle & Tools: Work vehicle and required tools of trade provided.

  • Conditions: Regular and random drug and alcohol testing applies.

Opportunities & Benefits

• All experience levels considered – from candidates entering the industry through to those with established technical experience.

• Career progression into technician and specialist roles.

• Potential pathway into a formal electronic security traineeship for developing candidates.

• Opportunity for experienced candidates to take on greater independence and technical responsibility.

• Permanent, long-term employment with an established and growing South Australian company.

• Supportive, close-knit team environment with experienced technicians and management.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your previous employment, practical skills and technical experience and how they relate to this position.

If you're new to the industry, tell us about your practical abilities and why you're interested in developing a career in electronic security. If you're experienced, we'd like to hear about the systems, equipment and technologies you've worked with.

Please include your licences and certifications and confirm your ability to drive a manual vehicle and tow a trailer.