Vanderlande

Job Title

Service Technician (Mechanical)

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical or Dual Trade (Millwright)

• Melbourne’s West – Cold Storage Warehouse (0°C), onsite Parking
• Meat Processing, State of the art, fully Automated Warehousing
• Full-time, Rotating Day/Night Shift (4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts) 5 weeks annual leave
• Opportunity in a growing automation and logistics sector

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. Its systems 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, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.

Your Position

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team at a state-of-the-art, fully automated meat processing and distribution facility (non-slaughter) in Melbourne’s west. This high-volume site operates in a cold storage environment maintained at 0°C and supports one of our key clients in the food industry.

In this hands-on, customer-facing role, you’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining live automated equipment in a clean, food-grade setting. You’ll need to follow strict health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.

This is a shift-based position on a 12-hour rotating roster (4 days on, 4 days off), including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. You’ll be working in a temperature-controlled environment and collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-tech facility.

As part of a highly motivated service team, your day-to-day focus will include:

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of automated systems, including destackers, AS/RS cranes, Kawasaki pick-and-place robots, posisorters, diverters, barcode scanners, vision systems, conveyors, vertical lifts, MDRs, gear drives, and servo systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, with basic PLC fault-finding and interface knowledge preferred
• Accurately complete work orders and maintenance logs using the CMMS
• Maintain strict safety and hygiene standards in line with food industry regulations
• Collaborate with on-site operations teams to minimise downtime and ensure smooth workflow
• Act as the primary technical contact on-site, delivering professional service in a customer-facing role
• Support system upgrades, improvements, and commissioning activities

About you:

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification (essential)
• Dual-trade or Millwright background (highly regarded)
• Proven experience with automated systems and electromechanical maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and drive systems
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and PLC interface skills (preferred)
• Comfortable working in cold environments (0°C) with PPE provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts on a 4-on / 4-off roster

What We Offer

• Prime Location: Conveniently situated in Truganina with available onsite parking.
• A stable, full-time opportunity in a growing automation and logistics sector
• Structured training and ongoing development
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and robotics
• A supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and innovation
• All uniforms, boots, and tools provided to ensure you're fully equipped for success.

What we offer

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to someone who is a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and work ethic as well as the ability to think outside the square.

In a world of technology, Vanderlande believes in people – its employees make the difference in everything the company does.

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

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Nada Vidakovic at Nada.Vidakovic@vanderlande.com

Diversity & Inclusion

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

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