Service Technician (Mechanical)

Job Title

Service Technician (Mechanical)

Job Description

We are looking for skilled Service Technicians Mechanical

• Schedule: Rotating 24/7 roster with 12‑hour day and night shifts, including 5 weeks of annual leave, with a steady pattern of days and nights on followed by days and nights off.

• Join our team at Australia's premier picking solutions sites in Moorebank, Sydney.

• Permanent, full-time roles with lots of parking and a rapidly growing team.

• An exceptional workplace culture paired with industry-leading training that sets a new benchmark for professional development

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 10,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

Your Position:

As a Mechanical Service Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our automated material handling systems running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include performing maintenance, responding to reactive service calls, and supporting system operations to ensure maximum productivity, safety, and equipment availability.

Working within your assigned shift, you’ll be hands-on with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems—installing, maintaining, and repairing cutting-edge Vanderlande equipment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve issues in automated picking systems to reduce downtime.

• Assist the Service team with troubleshooting and technical guidance.

• Analyse performance data and implement improvements for efficiency and reliability.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and system performance; generate reports for stakeholders.

• Lead and contribute to initiatives that enhance system performance and reliability.

• Proactively address issues during shifts to maintain optimal operations.

• Support junior technicians in developing technical skills and knowledge.

• Foster open communication, teamwork, and sharing of best practices.

• Drive innovation, assign responsibilities, and ensure accountability for system upkeep.

• Deliver prompt, high-quality maintenance and resolve customer issues efficiently.

• Promote inclusivity, shared ownership, and continuous feedback for team growth

About You

This role is ideal for an individual who strives to add value, cultivate a collaborative approach to service delivery and has a passion for continuous improvement.

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in mechanical, or related technical field.

• Act as a key contact for technical issues with internal and external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with WCS, SCADA, industrial networks, and PLC systems (desirable).

• Demonstrates a methodical and structured work style.

• Skilled in accurately recording maintenance, incidents, and breakdowns.

• Strong written and verbal communication with teams and stakeholders.

• Willingness to work various shifts as needed.

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. We offer unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organisation. 

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 [email protected] 

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.