Electrical Technician
Company Description
Vanderlande is a leading global partner in providing future-proof logistic process automation for the warehousing, airports, and parcel sectors. Founded in 1949, the company employs over 9,000 people and generates an annual turnover of 2.1 billion euros. Vanderlande's extensive portfolio includes innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services, ensuring fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology. Since its acquisition by Toyota Industries Corporation in 2017, Vanderlande has aimed to strengthen its global leadership through the Toyota Automated Logistics Group, offering reliable solutions to logistical challenges.
Service Operations
Service Operations is part of the APAC Services organization. At Vanderlande, we value long-term relationships with our customers and take ownership of material handling processes to enhance our customers' competitive positions. Our service approach combines specialized material handling expertise with local implementation, ensuring customers receive world-class service from our experienced team. We employ over 1,350 FTE at more than 100 sites worldwide across the Airport, Parcel & Postal, and Warehousing divisions.
Role Description
As an Electrical Technician, you will support one of our key customer systems in the Greater Sydney area. This role involves maintaining high-end automated material handling solutions critical to our customer's business. The system includes electro-mechanical components controlled by low-level and high-level control systems. You will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance activities during your shift, ensuring professional delivery of maintenance services.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct electrical maintenance inspections
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards
- Assist with mechanical duties as needed
This is a full-time, on-site role with 12-hour shifts on a 24/7 roster.
Qualifications
- Electrical qualification (Cert III in Electrotechnology) and contractor/supervisor license
- 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Service Engineer/Technician
- Understanding of industrial controls (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, etc.)
- Strong electrical background with mechanical aptitude
- Dual Trade Certificate (electrical and mechanical) is highly regarded
- Experience in logistics, postal sorting, and baggage handling systems is highly regarded
Position Requirements
- Obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card for Sydney Airport
- Pass criminal and ID checks to verify work entitlements in Australia
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- Pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol testing
We offer a competitive remuneration package to a team player with a positive, energetic attitude and the ability to think outside the box. At Vanderlande, we believe in our people – our employees make the difference in everything we do.