Maintenance Technician

NewCold; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate reliably in our Sydney facilities. You will perform planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance, uphold safety standards, and liaise with planning to minimise downtime.

The role requires qualified Electrician or Fitter & Turner, valid licenses, and certifications such as forklift/scissor lift and First Aid. Your expertise will help sustain world‑class cold storage operations for our customers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Fitter & Turner with relevant trade certification.
• Valid Driver's License and forklift/scissor lift certifications are preferred.
• Electrical License and safety certifications (First Aid, WAH) are required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate to support customer service KPIs.
• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance programmes as determined by equipment manufacturers.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Liaise with Planner and Operations to assess impacts on customers.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance and report variances vs. plan.
• Provide options to resolve breakdowns when service is affected.

Skills

Electrical License

Qualified Electrician

Fitter & Turner

Driver's License

Forklift License

Scissor lift

WAH Certification

Boom

First Aid Certificate

Job description

This is NewCold

NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the vacancy

• To ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate, in order to support customer service KPI's.
• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance programmes as determined by the manufacturer's equipment.
• Respond efficiently to breakdown conditions so as to minimise equipment downtime.
• Liaise with the Planner and Operations team to identify the impact of breakdown events on Customers.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance tasks completed and report any variations vs. plan.
• Under breakdown conditions that are, or are likely to affect.
• Customer Service, to advise management of options to resolve.
• Qualified Maintenance Fitter and Turner.
• Driver's License
• Electrical License
• Fitter & Turner or equivalent
• Boom
• First Aid Certificate

• Qualified Electrician or
• Qualified Maintenance Fitter and Turner.
• Driver's License
• Forklift License
• Electrical License
• Fitter & Turner or equivalent
• WAH / Rescue Certification
• Scissor lift certification
• Boom
• First Aid Certificate

Maintenance Technician

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Desired Skills and Experience

• To ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate, in order to support customer service KPI's
• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Perform preventive maintenance programmes as determined by the manufacturer's equipment
• Respond efficiently to breakdown conditions so as to minimise equipment downtime
• Liaise with the Planner and Operations team to identify the impact of breakdown events on Customers
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance tasks completed and report any variations vs. plan
• Under breakdown conditions that are, or are likely to affect Customer Service, to advise management of options to resolve.