Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician based at Sydney International Airport to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a state-of-the-art baggage handling system. You will work in a dedicated Australian service team, tackling electrical and mechanical challenges and ensuring peak operational output.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience, a Cert III in Electrotechnology or Engineering Mechanical, and the ability to read schematics and work on complex

Qualifications

• Australian Trade qualification with Cert III in Electrotechnology or Engineering Mechanical.
• 3–5 years relevant experience as Service Engineer/Technician.
• Strong electrical or mechanical background on industrial equipment.
• Dual Trade Certificate (electrical and mechanical) highly regarded.
• Industrial controls understanding (PLC, VFD, HMI, SCADA) with proven controls background.
• Experience in logistics, postal sorting and baggage handling systems.
• Experience with maintaining mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with automation (conveyors and sortation systems).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Understanding of OH&S requirements and safe work behaviour.
• Ability to work alone and make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance on a baggage handling system incorporating automated storage cranes and conveyors.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting on the automated baggage and storage system.
• Respond to on-site issues during 12hr shifts on a 24/7 roster at Sydney Airport.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical background

Read electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Customer focused communication

Baggage handling experience

Education

Australian Trade qualification Cert III in Electrotechnology or Engineering Mechanical

Tools

PLC

SCADA

VFD

HMI

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description Maintenance Technician (Mechanical or Electrical) Based In Sydney International Airport, you will be part of one of the leading suppliers in warehousing automated solutions and the global market leader for value-added logistics process automation at airports and in the parcel market. This role is part of our Australian service organisation and you will form part of a well-oiled maintenance team in one of the most automated baggage handling solutions. Our main goal in the Vanderlande Service team, is to ensure that our equipment delivers the best possible operational output for our valued customers.

Role Description

As a Service Technician (Shift), your role within the team is to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance on a baggage handling system incorporating automated storage cranes and specialised transport systems. This is a full-time on-site role incorporating 12hr shifts on a 24/7 roster located at Sydney International Airport. The Service Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of the automated baggage and storage system.

Tasks

• Tasks may include but not limited to conducting maintenance inspections, diagnosing and repairing systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Australian Trade qualification with Cert III in Electrotechnology or Engineering Mechanical
• Must have at least 3 to 5 years relevant working experience as Service Engineer/Technician.
• Strong electrical or mechanical background working on industrial equipment.
• Dual Trade Certificate (electrical and mechanical) highly regarded.
• Industrial controls understanding (PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s and SCADA systems) with proven controls background, highly regarded.
• Experience Highly Regarded
• Experience in logistics, postal sorting and baggage handling systems.
• Experience with maintaining mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience with automation (conveyors and sortation systems)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Understanding of OH&S requirements and safe work behaviour
• Ability to work alone and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer focused

Position Requirements

• Successfully obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card for Sydney Airport.
• Criminal checks are required as part of this process.
• ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 Pass
• 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

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving.

Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.

Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver.

Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.