About the Role
Team Global Express is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Fitter to join our Engineering team at our Larapinta freight hub. This role is ideal for a tradesperson who enjoys solving complex mechanical issues, improving equipment reliability, and taking the lead within a small skilled engineering team.
Lead mechanical reliability for one of Southeast Queensland’s largest freight automation systems.
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving automated freight handling systems operating across Larapinta, Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast facilities.
About the role
This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity.
Monday to Friday schedule, with overtime available
Shifts - 3 Rotating shifts AM and PM (12pm – 8pm)
Rotating shifts: Morning and afternoon shift.
Hourly rate of $50.13/hr + 15% afternoon loading + penalties
Uniforms and all tools of trade provided.
Travel- Engineering service vehicle supplied for regional site servicing (Larapinta based).
Why This Role Is Attractive
Senior role within a small engineering team
Work on high-speed freight automation and conveyor systems
Company supplied engineering serviced vehicle for servicing regional SE Qld sites
Variety of sites across Southeast Queensland
Opportunity to influence system improvements and engineering projects
Key Responsibilities
Lead maintenance and troubleshooting of automated conveyor systems
Perform preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance
Rapid fault diagnosis during operational breakdowns
Work closely with operations teams to maintain system reliability
Use MEX CMMS to manage maintenance tasks and reporting
Assist in developing maintenance strategies and procedures
Support improvement projects across freight handling systems
Ideal Background
Trade qualified and experienced Mechanical Fitter
Experience with conveyor systems and automation equipment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
Experience in logistics, freight, distribution or manufacturing environments
Basic welding and fabrication skills
Experience with CMMS systems such as MEX
Current Australian driver's licence
Highly Regarded Experience
Automated freight or parcel handling systems
Distribution centre automation
High-speed conveyor belt tracking and tensioning
Mechanical reliability improvement work
About Team Global Express
Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.
Why TGE
We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.
What we offer
Competitive salary above industry standards
Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
Flexible work, including work from home
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.
An inclusive workplace, works for everyone
We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our recruitment process
Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.
Other things to note
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TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.