Maintenance Technician

About the role

NewCold is seeking a mid‑senior level Maintenance Technician to support its automated cold‑storage facilities in the west of Melbourne. The role involves ensuring electrical and mechanical systems operate reliably to meet customer service KPIs.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive and reactive maintenance on automated warehouse equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance as defined by manufacturers and maintain records of tasks completed.
• Respond efficiently to breakdowns to minimise equipment downtime and advise management on resolution options.
• Collaborate with planners, operators and other technicians across sites, including off‑site satellite facilities.

Required profile

• Qualified Grade A Electrician or qualified Maintenance Fitter & Turner with disconnect/reconnect experience.
• Strong industrial experience in cold‑environment settings (down to –23 °C) and ability to work in manual, hypoxic conditions.
• Analytical mindset, technical expertise and computer competency.

Required skills

• Electrical systems maintenance
• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Breakdown troubleshooting and repair

What we offer

• Hourly rate $52.66‑$57.34 gross, depending on skills and experience.
• Generous enterprise bargain agreement with allowances, overtime and income protection insurance.
• Opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art automated technology in a global, innovative company.