Fitter / Mechanical Service Technician

Vanderlande; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

5 weeks annual leave

Training & development

Uniform, boots & tools provided

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries in Melbourne calls for a Fitter/Mechanical Service Technician to join our site‑based residential service team. You will perform comprehensive maintenance on automated systems, including electrical and mechanical components, to ensure peak performance.

Join a safety‑driven culture with a rotating 4-on/4-off roster, opportunities for training, and a permanent full‑time position in Dandenong South.

Qualifications

• Trade-based qualification is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault‑finding ability.
• Understanding of industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs).
• Good English written and verbal communication.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights.
• Permanent Residency or Australian citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on automated systems, covering electrical and mechanical components.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues in automated systems (cranes, conveyors, robotic arms, AGV forklifts).
• Partner with your team to maximize system availability for customers.
• Drive enhancements in equipment reliability by refining onsite processes and methodologies.
• Operate with a strong safety culture to maintain a secure working environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs)

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Team player

Safety consciousness

Education

Trade-based qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 and 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, and many of the largest global e‑commerce players and retailers rely on Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.

Job Title

Fitter / Mechanical Service Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic site‑based residential service team as a Fitter/Mechanical Service Technician. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensive maintenance on automated systems, covering both electrical and mechanical components to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues in automated systems, including storage and retrieval cranes, conveyor belts, robotic arms, and AGV forklifts.
• Partner with your team to maximize system availability for our customers. Your role will vary from managing general flow control and system operator tasks to working alongside our onsite automation specialists.
• Drive enhancements in equipment reliability by continuously refining our onsite processes and methodologies.
• Operate within a culture that prioritizes safety above all else, ensuring a secure working environment.

Work Schedule

• Rotating roster: 4 days on / 4 days off
• Shift pattern: Two 12‑hour day shifts, followed by two 12‑hour night shifts, then four consecutive days off.

About You

• You have a relevant trade‑based qualification.
• You possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
• You understand industrial controls (like PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, etc.).
• You’re familiar with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with computers.
• You have good English written and verbal communication skills.
• You’re physically fit and comfortable working at heights.
• You’re highly motivated and eager to further your skills and studies.
• You’re honest, reliable, and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
• You’re a team player with a passion for safety culture.
• You have Permanent Residency or Australian citizenship.

We Offer

• A role based in Dandenong South, conveniently located with onsite parking.
• An ongoing, permanent full‑time position.
• 5 weeks of annual leave.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• A great team culture.
• A competitive salary and compensation package.
• Uniform, boots, and tools provided.

To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume.

ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia.