Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician


Company
NewCold
Location
Truganina, Victoria, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
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Job Description
Maintenance TechnicianThe CompanyNewCold has grown into one of world's largest, advanced automated warehouse and cold chain logistics companies. Our company has a rapidly expanding global presence with our Innovation & Support Centre located within the head office in Breda, the Netherlands. A pioneer in developing and operating frozen and multi temperature automated warehouses, we offer significant footprint, labour, and energy reduction with increased food safety. NewCold's global network of over 20 locations spans across three continents. Our company is supported by a global team of nearly 3000 employees.We plan, design, build, own, and operate the cold storage facilities with our own people!The OpportunityWE ARE EXPANDING!We're seeking a mid-senior level Maintenance Technician. Applicants who are Grade A Electricians, Electricians, Fitter & Turners, or multi-skilled across both trades are encouraged to apply, especially those with strong industrial experience. Roster will be 4 days on 4 days off, rotating Day and Nights - 6am to 6pm/6pm to 6am.Located in the west of Melbourne, our team is dedicated to delivering food safety by efficiently resolving issues and thinking outside the box to troubleshoot while maintaining a safe working environment. This role offers the chance to work with a variety of equipment in different applications, allowing you to expand your skillset on state-of-the-art technology. You will collaborate with Technicians and Operators to ensure maximum performance and availability of our automated facilities and systems.About the vacancy Main Duties:To ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate, in order to support customer service KPI'sCarry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenanceMaintain a safe working environmentPerform preventive maintenance program as determined by the manufacturer's equipmentRespond efficiently to breakdown conditions so as to minimise equipment downtimeLiaise with the Planner and Operations team to identify the impact of breakdown events on CustomersMaintain records of preventive maintenance tasks completed and report any variations vs. planUnder breakdown conditions that are, or are likely to affect Customer Service, to advise management of options to resolve.Customer Service, to advise management of options to resolve.Cross site support of other NewCold Melbourne FacilitiesOffsite support of Satellite Sites - Peters / McCainSkills & Qualifications:Qualified Electrician orQualified Maintenance Fitter and TurnerAnalytical skillsTechnical expertComputer CompetencyCreativity: ability to think outside the boxPossesses physical strength and flexibility necessary to work in a highly manual and hypoxic environment Why join NewCold?Pioneering Technology: Join a company at the forefront of automated storage and logistics advancements, shaping the future of cold chain management.Global Impact, Local Expertise: Be part of a worldwide network delivering local expertise to multinational partners, ensuring flawless, sustainable cold chain operations.Innovation Hub: At NewCold, your ideas are not just heard but actively encouraged, fostering an environment where innovation thrives.Dynamic Collaboration: Join a diverse, highly skilled team passionate about collective success, fostering an atmosphere where collaboration leads to groundbreaking achievements.Generous Enterprise Bargain Agreement: Benefit from a comprehensive enterprise bargain agreement that ensures fair and competitive compensation.Consultative Committee: Be part of a consultative committee, contributing to decision-making processes and company improvements.Salary Banding: Progress through salary banding with opportunities for increased earnings based on experience and qualification.Generous Allowances: Enjoy generous allowances that enhance your overall compensation package.Income Protection Insurance: Secure your future with income protection insurance.Overtime Available: Take advantage of available overtime to boost your earnings.Are You NewCold Material?We seek individuals who share our values of Accountability, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Drive for Results. You have integrity, respect for diverse perspectives, and care about your colleagues. You are team-oriented, innovative, and naturally engaging. You take pride in your high performance and uncompromising quality of work, striving to live the shared values of our organisation and help us achieve our ambitious goals.If you are eligible to work in Australia and believe you have the key experience for this position, we welcome your application. Please click on Apply to submit your CV and cover letter.

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