Total 178 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Port Douglas

• You will read and interpret sketches, electrical, or hydraulic schematics for optimal heavy mobile equipment performance.
• You will collaborate with journey level workers to repair heavy mobile equipment.
• You will determine repairs, adjustments, and modifications needed for heavy mobile equipment.
• You will disassemble, inspect, repair, or replace diesel or gasoline engines and parts (e.g., injection valves, cylinder, heads, cylinder sleeves, pistons, rings, connecting rods, bearings, gaskets, crankshafts) during maintenance.
• You will use precision measuring devices such as micrometers, dial indicators, compression gauges, distortion gauges, and injection gauges.

• You will perform and provide guidance in the areas of property accountability, asset management, disposition of excess property, inventory procedures, lost and/or damaged property, and administrative adjustment actions.
• You will provide expertise in the areas of implementing and managing DoD, Navy, and Command policy and guidance.
• You will develop, run, and support accountability and management reporting.
• You will develop new and approved techniques and methods required for operation within area of responsibility in accordance with policy and regulations.
• You will schedule, initiate, coordinate, document, reconcile, and gain concurrence on general equipment and operating materials and supplies physical inventories and plans.
• You will develop and implement corrective action plans when inventory accuracy not met or inventory frequency requirements are not maintained.
• You will establish and maintain local command policy and processes for proper management of general equipment and operating materials and supplies.
• You will review regulatory or directive guidance pertaining to assigned functions and brief management on scope and effect on current operations.

• You will provide engineering technical services and assistance of a complex nature in support of combat and weapon systems.
• You will investigate combat system interface and subsystem equipment problems of an electronic nature.
• You will provide advice, technical support assistance, and service pertaining to system operation, and the installation, operation and maintenance of special test and support equipment.
• You will provide engineering technical assistance to the Fleet to solve system maintenance and repair problems.
• You will provide on-site assistance to shipyard/shipboard personnel in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of the equipment.

We are currently seeking an interim Packaging Lab Technician, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at our client's scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 9 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £33,021 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Background

Committed to creating a Waste-Free World through its ambitious Packaging Strategy - we are taking on the toughest challenges to make our vision a reality. The One Packaging R&D Centre aims to create a waste free, net zero packaging portfolio through a world class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet.

The main job purpose is to coordinate operational aspects of the packaging laboratory for the virgin plastic reduction (VPR) packaging team, focussing on sampling, packaging testing and reporting whilst ensuring safety within the lab facilities is a key priority.

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring operational use of several activities in packaging labs
• Provide support to deliver testing program, including identifying opportunities to streamline processes
• Provide clear, accurate measurement & testing reports, with conclusions and recommendations, working with VPR team to drive consistent data output via digital tools, in line with functional excellence guidelines
• Provide problem solving technique & options to assess findings of packaging testing
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and training requirements are kept up to date
• Ensure the laboratory housekeeping standards are upheld
• Ensure sample request and tracking are updated

Knowledge and Relevant experience:

• Minimum A level, with science / engineering background. Formal packaging qualifications preferred.

• Laboratory experience, ideally in a packaging context
• Experience / appreciation in Packaging and/or Engineering/Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in laboratory Measurement and testing equipment
• Fluent PC skills including Excel (using formulas and generating graphs), Powerpoint & Word.
• Experience of using a variety of software, good computer literacy
• Safety train - as a minimum RA, Manual Handling, CoSHH assessment and ISOSH Working Safely
• Good understanding of Good Laboratory Practice

Personal Attributes

• Able to organise workloads and find efficiencies
• Proactive, can think and work independently
• Good communication and ability to interact with wider teams
• Excellent attention to detail, can identify errors and inconsistencies in lab results.
• 'Can do' attitude, perseverance and a diligent approach when dealing with difficult tasks.

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop discounted products
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.

Description

• Overtime additional earnings
• Full Time Field Based Role
• Looking for Mechanically Minded Individuals

Your role will play a significant part in the company’s growth and overall success by delivering quality service to our customers whilst performing scheduled maintenance and safety & function checks.

 What you will do:

• Servicing and repair of material handling equipment in a dedicated territory and customer base – Help Crown build positive customer experiences
• Latest field-based mobile technology to assist you to manage your daily work schedule
• Inventory input on your Company allocated service van & customer sites - Deliver a professional level of service
• Gain experience in dealing with Australia’s top tiered customer base
• Join the leading forklift service business in Australia – Yes, that’s right, we are the largest forklift service provider in Australia.
• Initial 8 Week onboarding and industry leading training program  
• Perform routine maintenance & complete service work – Reactive & Planned 
• Accurately maintain important service records of work performed by you.

Are you looking for a progressive career change from another industry and want to learn new skills that have potential to earn competitive hourly rates with incentives and excellent potential for overtime? Then this is the role for you.

Why Crown Equipment?

• Join one of the biggest and still family owned forklift brands in the world and be paid one of the industry’s best rates of pay for service technicians 
• Looking to change career paths from other industry sectors like electrical, building sectors? Apply now! – Our training will help you transition your skills into the material handling industry!
• Industry leading induction period for complete preparation
• Uniforms,  jackets, hats, beanies and PPE are all supplied
• Fully equipped service vans or weekly tool allowances provided
• Full time role with regularly available overtime
• Earn additional money with our industry leading incentive programs
• Safety Recognition Program for safe work practices
• Ability to further your career and expand your profession into roles such as management, other internal roles or even engineering. 
• Specialised ongoing training from industry leading professionals 

Typical Crown Technician Tasks and Duties?

• Conduct customer-focused scheduled and ‘breakdown’ services.
• Assist in the preparation of field-based quotes for customers through the completion of jobs.
• Record notes and file service records appropriately – be a part of the service team and provide high level customer service to help our customers’ solve their material handling needs.
• Access to industry-leading training and development and grade progression opportunities, including potential opportunities to train less experienced service technicians in more complex aspects of service and repair work in the field.
• Maintain up to date technical knowledge, including emerging technologies in automation and telematics. 
• Keep up to date with industry trends, new products and services.
• Partner with the Company and maximise additional sales and service across a dedicated customer base. 

How you can apply

Submit your Resume with details about your work experience and qualifications via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a forklift mechanic or service technician will be highly regarded but not essential
• Ability to perform scheduled maintenance, safety checks, and repairs
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills

Benefits

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally. 

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.

• You will perform cyber threat hunting, incident response, and other blue team activities to detect, deter, disrupt, and deny adversary activities.
• You will analyze security related events to provide a threat-based security assessment and initiate a cyber-incident response as necessary.
• You will provide research, data analysis, sensor optimization, and custom signature development to maximize effectiveness and achieve mission success.
• You will oversee the performance of contract support staff as a quality evaluator.

• You will review program operations to determine the effectiveness of established procedures.
• You will plan the acquisition of critical information technology (IT) resources.
• You will use capital investment information to manage portfolios and information technology (IT) spending plans or budgets.
• You will develop strategic level policies, directives, or guidelines for the implementation of an organization's information technology (IT) master plan.

• You will assess an organization's progress towards meeting navigation and ship handling program goals.
• You will prepare documents, files, receipts, and other paperwork in accordance with applicable records management processes and procedures.
• You will monitor the operation of waterfront activities and assets (e.g., port control, service craft, fleet assets) to support port service requirements.
• You will brief management on navigational assessment findings and recommendations.

• You will recommend methods to resolve conflicts in a human resources organization.
• You will advise managers on procedures (e.g., training or coaching) to correct employee under-performance.
• You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in labor relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices).
• You will advise staff and field activities on organization-wide issues that impact labor relations programs.
• You will develop approaches to resolve unprecedented labor-management issues.
• You will respond in writing to employee, applicant, manager inquiries.
• You will inform employees regarding their grievance rights and processes.

• You will provide technical authority to evaluate price, cost, and financial data of proposals submitted to determine price reasonableness and develops recommendations for pricing objectives for existing contracts.
• You will serve as the chief price negotiator for senior contract management.
• You will participate on source selection teams, solicitation/contract review boards, special cost analysis teams, integrated product teams, and special projects.

• You will apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services.
• You will ensure assigned projects remain consistent with program objectives, costs, schedules, performance criteria, and existing policies.
• You will perform and execute a variety of complex engineering projects from conception to completion.
• You will analyze data and communicate results in oral and written presentations, provide consultative and expert advisory services, and assess the impact of new technology and requirements on current projects, systems, and processes.
• You will modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of engineering problems.