Electrical Maintenance Technician

Vanderlande; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support a key customer system in the Greater Sydney area. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of high-end automated material handling solutions, with responsibilities spanning electrical and mechanical work on a 24/7 roster.

The candidate should hold an electrical qualification (Cert III) and a relevant license, with 3–5 years of field experience and strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification and applicable license.
• 3–5 years of relevant maintenance experience in automated systems.
• Experience with industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Assist with mechanical duties as needed.

Skills

PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Electrical safety

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Contractor/supervisor license

Dual Trade Certificate (electrical)

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Company Description

Vanderlande is a leading global partner in providing future-proof logistic process automation for the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Founded in 1949, the company employs over 9,000 people and generates an annual turnover of 2.1 billion euros. Vanderlande's extensive portfolio includes innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services, ensuring fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology. Since its acquisition by Toyota Industries Corporation in 2017, Vanderlande has aimed to strengthen its global leadership through the Toyota Automated Logistics Group, offering reliable solutions to logistical challenges.

Service Operations

Service Operations is part of the APAC Services organization. At Vanderlande, we value long-term relationships with our customers and take ownership of material handling processes to enhance our customers’ competitive positions. Our service approach combines specialized material handling expertise with local implementation, ensuring customers receive world-class service from our experienced team. We employ over 1,350 FTE at more than 100 sites worldwide across the Airport, Parcel & Postal, and Warehousing divisions.

Role Description

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will support one of our key customer systems in the Greater Sydney area. This role involves maintaining high-end automated material handling solutions critical to our customer’s business. The system includes electro‑mechanical components controlled by low-level and high-level control systems. You will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities during your shift, ensuring professional delivery of maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance inspections
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards
• Assist with mechanical duties as needed

This is a full-time, on-site role with 12-hour shifts on a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (Cert III in Electrotechnology) and contractor/supervisor license
• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Service Engineer/Technician
• Understanding of industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, etc.)
• Strong electrical background with mechanical aptitude
• Dual Trade Certificate (electrical and mechanical) is highly regarded
• Experience in logistics, postal sorting, and baggage handling systems is highly regarded

Position Requirements

• Obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card for Sydney Airport
• Pass criminal and ID checks to verify work entitlements in Australia
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol testing

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability

We offer a competitive remuneration package to a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and the ability to think outside the box. At Vanderlande, we believe in our people – our employees make the difference in everything we do.