At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair innovative recycling machines while travelling across Western Melbourne.
- Company: Join TOMRA, a leader in sustainable recycling technology.
- Benefits: Work with passionate teams and make a real impact on the planet.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible, autonomous role with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven company focused on sustainability and community.
- Qualifications: Electrical trade certification or relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
TOMRA: Where Innovation Meets Impact
Our mission? Clean Loop Recycling: a smarter, greener way to keep drink containers in circulation and out of our oceans, streets, and landfills. Thanks to our cutting-edge reverse vending technology, used containers get a second (and third, and fourth!) chance at life turning back into containers again and again. With over 900 collection points across New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, we’re proud to be making a real difference across Australia.
When you join TOMRA, you become a Looper and part of a passionate crew that’s all about doing good for the planet and our communities. We live and breathe our values of Responsibility, Passion, and Innovation, and we’re always looking for people who share that energy to join us. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, celebrating the diversity of our team and the communities we serve. No matter your background, culture, language, or life journey- your perspective matters here.
About the Role
Join TOMRA’s mission to transform recycling through smart technology. As an Electrical Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing our pioneering Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and bulk processing equipment across Western Metro Melbourne. This hands-on role focuses on conveyors, sensors, motors, mobile communications, and other electromechanical systems. You’ll be on the road daily, so a clean driving record and a passion for travel are essential. Overnight travel may be occasionally required for this role. This is a highly autonomous position ideal for someone who enjoys working independently and takes initiative. The role operates on a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends.
As part of the background process, a good driver history report, police check and pre-employment medical including a drug and alcohol screen will be required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Servicing and maintaining installed equipment
- Reporting on service assignments and faults
- Installing kiosks and bulk processing systems at new sites
- Providing excellent customer service to partners and the public
- Identifying and reporting product improvement opportunities
- Performing routine cleaning and upkeep of equipment
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Certificate III in Electrical/Electronic Trade or Disconnect-Reconnect licence or relevant experience in a similar role
- Experience with operating systems, software installation, networking, and mobile telecommunications
- Strong diagnostic and analytical skills across mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and replace circuit boards, sensors, and electronic components
- Previous customer-facing experience
- Unrestricted driver’s license and willingness to provide a full driving history
- Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster, including weekends and overnight travel
What's in it for you?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact on sustainability.
- Work with passionate, collaborative teams in a supportive environment.
- Be a part of doing great things for the planet and communities!
Does this sound like you?! If so, we would love to hear from you!
Field Service Technician – Western Melbourne Metro employer: Tomra
TOMRA Food is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Queensland. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive professional training, global career opportunities, and unique benefits such as birthday leave and fully paid parental leave, ensuring our team feels valued and supported. Join us in making a meaningful impact on food safety and sustainability while enjoying a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages passion in every role.
