Mechanical Fitter / Automation Technician
Job ID
228338
Posted
08-Jul-2025
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Melbourne - Victoria - Australia
**Opportunity to join a growing business with exciting opportunities.**
**Key role supporting a dedicated client site which is a distribution centre.**
**Shifts may include between 6:30 am to 5:30 pm and weekends with possible on-call duties**
**Culture of our team at CBRE GWS:**
With world leading Facilities Management Certification & Institute of Leadership and Management training programs, CBRE is uniquely placed to provide long term career progression for our people.
Our focus in on providing high quality hard services lead technical support service to our client base.
The technician ensures minimal downtime and optimal performance through skilled mechanical and automation expertise.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Perform preventative and unplanned maintenance on conveyor systems, including mechanical components like motors, gearboxes, chains, belts, bearings, shafts, rollers and sprockets.
+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) if required and sensors.
+ Conduct routine inspections to identify wear, perform repairs, and replace worn or damaged parts to prevent system failures.
+ Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to diagnose and resolve faults.
+ Collaborate with other technicians and operators, using computerized management systems to track work orders and parts.
+ Follow safety protocols, maintain clean work environments, and participate actively in health and safety programs.
+ Perform related tasks such as equipment cleaning, rigging, hoisting, and calibration.
**The Ideal Candidate**
+ CERT III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) (Or equivalent)
+ Construction Induction (White Card) (CPCCWHS1001)
+ Valid Driver’s Licence
+ 4 years’ experience within manufacturing or facilities management is highly desirable
+ Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting is essential but not required.
**The following would be well regarded:**
+ Enter & work in a confined space (RIIWHS202D)
+ Work safely at heights (RIIWHS204D)
+ Supervise work in confined spaces (RIIWHS401D)
+ Forklift licence (LF - High Risk Licence)
+ Boom Type Elevating Work Platform (WP - High Risk Licence)
+ Elevated Work Platform Licence (SL - Scissor Lift & BL - Boom Lift) (EWP Yellow Card)
**Can we inspire you to join us?
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CBRE is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the business.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, women, mature age workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are at the top of their field.
Your journey starts here with some of benefits such as:
+ Uncapped opportunities to develop your career within facilities management
+ Flexibility and work/life balanced role.
+ Opportunity to work autonomously and manage the delivery of services from planning though to execution while supported by a highly experienced platform team to provide mentoring and guidance.
We look forward to hearing from you.
CBRE, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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