Electrical Maintenance Technician

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development

On-site role

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Australian service team. You will maintain large-scale automated equipment, including cranes, conveyors and sorting systems, and keep operations running safely and reliably around the clock.

The role requires a Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current Electrical Contractor or Supervisor licence, 3–5 years' experience in automation or industrial control systems (PLCs, VFDs and HMIs), and a readiness to

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with current Electrical Contractor or Supervisor licence.
• 3–5 years' experience in automation or industrial control systems, including PLCs, VFDs and HMIs.
• Comfortable fault-finding in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on automated cranes, conveyors and sorting equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across industrial control systems
• Use system data to identify trends and improve performance and reliability
• Provide technical support to the wider operations team
• Work safely and ensure WHS compliance at all times

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation systems

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Maintenance Technician (Electrical) — 12-Hour Rotating Shift
Location: Sydney (Inner South)
Industry: Automation & Logistics Systems
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site, 24/7 operation (12-hour rotating shift roster)

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in automated logistics and materials handling solutions, is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their Australian service team. You'll help keep one of the most advanced automated handling systems in the country running safely and reliably, around the clock.

You'll carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on large-scale automated equipment, including cranes, conveyors and sorting systems, and use system data to find and fix problems before they cause downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on automated cranes, conveyors and sorting equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across industrial control systems
• Use system data to identify trends and improve performance and reliability
• Provide technical support to the wider operations team
• Work safely and ensure WHS compliance at all times

About You

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology with a current Electrical Contractor or Supervisor licence
• 3–5 years' experience in automation or industrial control systems, including PLCs, VFDs and HMIs
• Comfortable fault-finding in a fast-paced, 24/7 operation
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

Highly regarded:

• Dual trade qualifications
• Experience in logistics, postal or high-volume automated handling environments
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and automation systems

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain a security identification card, with full background checks
• Successful criminal background check and work rights verification
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Completion of a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing

Why Apply

• Work with industry-leading automation technology
• Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team
• Competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities
• Join a global organisation where innovation, teamwork and performance excellence drive everything