Planned Maintenance Technician

Planned Maintenance Technician – Automated Systems

Full-Time | Onsite | Join a Global Leader in Intralogistics

Shape the future of automated logistics

SSI SCHAEFER is a global leader in modular warehousing and logistics solutions, delivering innovative, industry-specific answers to complex materials handling challenges. With operations spanning six continents, we are at the forefront of automation, engineering, and installation excellence.

Are you a mechanically minded trade professional with automation experience? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment and love keeping advanced systems running at their best?

We’re looking for a Planned Maintenance Technician to join our team at SSI SCHAEFER – a global leader in intralogistics and automated storage solutions. Based on-site with a key client, you’ll support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge automated warehouse systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Performing preventative maintenance and system overhauls both on-site and in the workshop.

· Responding to breakdowns and shutdowns, ensuring rapid resolution to minimise downtime.

· Completing work orders and updates using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).

· Ensuring all repairs meet OEM standards and are completed safely and efficiently.

· Assisting with training and onboarding of new technicians.

· Working with our international Helpdesk and R&D teams to resolve technical or design-related issues.

· Maintaining accurate records of spare parts usage and recommending inventory level adjustments.

· Participating in team meetings, site audits, and continuous improvement processes such as SWMS, Take5, 5S, and setup documentation.

· Supporting stocktake, goods receiving, and packing in the maintenance stores area.

· Promoting and contributing to a strong safety culture at all times.

What You’ll Bring

· Strong mechanical aptitude

· Certifications in Working from Heights, Rescue from Heights, and First Aid.

· A minimum of 5 years' experience in automation or a similar trade-based maintenance environment.

· Strong ability in fault finding and diagnosis on mechatronic systems.

· Confidence interpreting technical drawings and manuals.

· Skilled in using Computerised Maintenance software and general computer literacy.

· High level of attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to process.

· Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a customer-first mindset.

Why Join Us?

At SSI SCHAEFER, we’re not just maintaining machines—we’re helping the world’s most advanced warehouses stay one step ahead. You’ll join a supportive, high-performance team with access to global expertise, leading-edge technology and continuous learning opportunities.

This is your chance to build a long-term career in a company that values skill, precision, and practical thinking.

Apply Now

If you're a hands-on technician who takes pride in quality work and loves working with automation, we want to hear from you.

Submit your resume and cover letter to careers.au@ssi-schaefer.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

fault finding: 5 years (Preferred)

automation: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Working from heights (Preferred)

Rescue from heights (Preferred)

First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person