Service Technician - Mechanical at Vanderlande

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Drive Systems, Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Automated Systems, Electromechanical Maintenance, PLC Fault-Finding, CMMS, Safety Protocols, Hygiene Standards, Robotics, Conveyors, Servo Systems, Troubleshooting

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Job Title Service Technician - Mechanical Job Description Mechanical Service Technician Join Our Team as an Experienced Service Technician – Truganina We're looking for a skilled and motivated Service Technician (Mechanical) to become a key part of our established team in Truganina. Positive work environment with a strong team spirit, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional growth. Work a 12-hour rotating schedule – 4 on 4 off – rotating days/nights – giving you a great work-life balance. Vanderlande Industries Vanderlande is the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports, and in the parcel market. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports, including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. Your Position We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Mechanical Technician to join our team at a state-of-the-art, fully automated meat processing and distribution facility (non-slaughter) in Melbourne’s west. This high-volume site operates in a cold storage environment maintained at 0°C and supports one of our key clients in the food industry. In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining live automated equipment in a clean, food-grade setting. You’ll need to follow strict health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and efficient workplace. This is a shift-based position on a 12-hour rotating roster (4 days on, 4 days off), including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. You’ll be working in a temperature-controlled environment and collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-tech facility. As part of a highly motivated service team, your day-to-day focus will include: Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of automated systems, including destackers, AS/RS cranes, Kawasaki pick-and-place robots, posisorters, diverters, barcode scanners, vision systems, conveyors, vertical lifts, MDRs, gear drives, and servo systems Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, with basic PLC fault-finding and interface knowledge preferred Accurately complete work orders and maintenance logs using the CMMS Maintain strict safety and hygiene standards in line with food industry regulations Collaborate with on-site operations teams to minimise downtime and ensure smooth workflow Act as the primary technical contact on-site, delivering professional service in a customer-facing role Support system upgrades, improvements, and commissioning activities About you: Trade qualification or Diploma, supported by relevant experience as a Service Technician. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Proven experience with automated systems and electromechanical maintenance Strong mechanical aptitude, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems Basic electrical troubleshooting and PLC interface skills (preferred) Comfortable working in cold environments (0°C) with PPE provided Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts on a 4-on / 4-off roster What We Offer Prime Location: Conveniently situated in Truganina with available onsite parking. A stable, full-time opportunity in a growing automation and logistics sector Structured training and ongoing development Exposure to cutting-edge automation and robotics A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and innovation All uniforms, boots, and tools provided to ensure you're fully equipped for success. What we offer A competitive remuneration package will be offered to someone who is a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and work ethic as well as the ability to think outside the square. In a world of technology, Vanderlande believes in people – its employees make the difference in everything the company does. To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, submit your resume. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Nada Vidakovic at Nada.Vidakovic@vanderlande.com Diversity & Inclusion Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries. To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins… So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.

Responsibilities

The technician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on automated systems, including robots, cranes, and conveyors, while diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults. Daily focus also includes accurately completing work orders, maintaining strict safety/hygiene standards, and collaborating with operations teams to minimize downtime.