About Josh
Shield Locksmiths

I got into the trade in 2008 — back when becoming a locksmith still meant a proper apprenticeship, learning everything from how a pin tumbler lock works through to transponder key programming and safe manipulation. It wasn't glamorous, but I loved the problem-solving side of it from day one.

For years I worked for other locksmiths and security companies around Melbourne, picking up experience across residential, commercial and automotive work. I built up a solid understanding of what good locksmith service looks like — and what it doesn't look like.

In 2016, I started Shield Locksmiths. The idea was simple: be the locksmith I'd want to call if I was locked out at midnight. Someone who actually answers the phone, shows up when they say they will, doesn't charge hidden fees, and does the job properly.

I grew up in Broadmeadows and now call Deer Park home — right in the heart of Melbourne's western suburbs. It's where I live and where I've built my business. When you call Shield Locksmiths, you're calling me — not a call centre that dispatches a subcontractor. That means I know the area, I know the common security issues in local housing stock, and I'm accountable to every single customer.

The locksmith industry has a bit of a reputation for dodgy operators and bait-and-switch pricing. I've built Shield Locksmiths to be the opposite of that. Every quote is upfront, every job gets done right, and if I can't help you — I'll tell you honestly instead of wasting your time.

122+ five-star reviews and going — I'm proud of that. Not because of the number, but because each one represents a customer who trusted me with their home, business or vehicle, and left feeling like they made the right call.