Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot automated baggage handling systems at Sydney Airport.

Requirements

• dual trade
• plc
• vfd
• scada
• automation
• 3-5 years

What You Bring

-Ability to work alone and make decisions -Pass Pre Employment medical examination including drug and alcohol testing -Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 -Must have Australian Trade qualification either Cert III in Electrotechnology or Cert III in Engineering - Mechanical -Strong electrical or mechanical background working on industrial equipment. -Highly Regarded -Successfully obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card for Sydney Airport. -Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics -Experience with maintaining mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems -Experience with automation (conveyors and sortation systems) -Experience in logistics, postal sorting and baggage handling systems. -ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia -Industrial controls understanding (PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s and SCADA systems) with proven controls background, highly regarded. -Criminal checks are required as part of this process. -Must have at least 3 to 5 years relevant working experience as Service Engineer/Technician. -Customer focused -Excellent communication skills -Dual Trade Certificate (electrical and mechanical) highly regarded. -Understanding of OH&S requirements and safe work behaviour

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About Vanderlande

-Grew under the name Rapistan Lande in the 1960s, adopting 'Vanderlande' in 1989 and expanding internationally into material-handling automation. -Delivers integrated solutions—innovative systems, smart software, and lifecycle services—to warehouses, airports, and parcel hubs. -Its baggage systems operate in numerous airports, moving a large volume of bags annually. -Parcel systems sort millions of items daily. -FY2024 net revenue reached about €2.2 billion, supported by a healthy order book and steady intake. -Typical projects include large-scale airport baggage halls, e-commerce warehouse sortation, and parcel distribution hubs. -Specializes in airport baggage handling, warehouse automation, and parcel-sorting systems—trusted by top global retailers. -Unusual fact: 9 of the 15 largest food retailers rely on its warehouse systems, processing deliveries for same-day promises worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-obtain an aviation security identification card for sydney airport. -criminal background checks required. -id checks to verify work entitlements in australia. -must be fully vaccinated for covid-19. -pre‑employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol testing.