Lift Technician (Electrician)

Savaria Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Training in lift installation and serv

Overtime opportunities

Growth and development opportunities

Direct customer-facing role

Job summary

Savaria Australia is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Victorian team in Melbourne, installing, servicing and repairing our residential and accessible lift systems. You will work to safety standards and product specifications while delivering quality outcomes for customers.

The role offers a base salary of AUD 95k–105k per year, a company vehicle, overtime opportunities and structured training to grow your skills in lift installation and servicing.

Qualifications

• Experience of installation and/or maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Experience with relay logic, PLC controls and motion control circuits.
• Current electrical license and driver's license.
• Ability to work to targets and schedules; customer-facing.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair lift equipment as required.
• Carry out installation and service work in Melbourne per design parameters and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with national safety standards and company plans.
• Interact with clients in a professional, on-site manner.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Relay logic controls

PLC controls

Motion control circuitry

Teamwork & communication

Customer facing

Electrical license

Driver’s license

Education

Electrical license

Job description

Savaria is a global leader in residential & accessibility lifts, specialising in personal mobility in and out of the home. With a strong commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives, we design, manufacture, and install products to make people live, work, and play more accessible.

Savaria is a publicly listed, Canadian company with over 2,500 employees worldwide and is set to expand operations throughout Australia.

Savaria Australia is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Victorian team at a time of strong growth in the lift and accessibility industry. With operations throughout Australia, we specialise in installing and servicing many different types of accessibility equipment including stairlifts, platform lifts and residential & commercial lifts.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a motivated technician with electrical licensing to carry out installation & service work based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Victorian Operations Manager and working as part of the Vic team, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing our equipment in accordance with product design parameters, complying with national safety standards, and in accordance with our overall business plan.

BENEFITS:

• $95k - $105k p.a. base (38 hour week) depending on level of experience.
• Overtime opportunities
• Use of a company vehicle
• Training in all aspects of lift installation and servicing
• Opportunity to work in a direct customer facing role
• Challenging and stimulating assignments including elements of trouble shooting and fault finding
• Growth and development opportunities
• Play a role in the growing and important sector (Accessibility) in our community

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of installation and/or maintenance of electrical equipment
• Particular experience in relay logic controls, PLC controls, and motion control electrical circuitry
• The ability to complete quality work with motivation to achieve daily targets and schedules
• Capability to fault find a variety of equipment using technical knowledge and systematic investigation
• The desire to learn new skills and learn about lift equipment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Confidence and professionalism to deal with clients face to face
• Possession of a current electrical license and driver’s license
• Previous lift/elevator experience viewed favourably, but not essential