Service Technician (Mechanical)
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 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.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
