TECHNICIAN - WHITING ROLLER DOORS

WHO WE ARE

Southern States Group is a very successful family-owned business, with a great culture. We are renowned for delivering worlds best technologies and exceptional innovation & customer service. Since 1993, we have established ourselves as a key equipment, service, and parts supplier to major transport and  logistics companies in Australia. Today, our World leading brands include:-

• Thermo King -Transport Refrigeration of trailers, trucks, vans, intermodal and air cargo

• Transit Air - Rail HVAC - Air conditioning for Trains and trams and locomotives

• Whiting- Roller shutters doors for all transport vehicles

• Robinson- Roller shutters for service vehicles

• Joloda Hydraroll- Moving floors for vehicles and warehouses, and 

• Anteo -Tail lifts for trailers, trucks, vans, and utilities  

THE ROLE

We are seeking highly motivated Technicians to join our company. The position involves manufacturing, installation, and servicing of truck and trailer Whiting roller doors at our modern Altona-based workshop or onsite at our customers' facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide time critical service and repair of Whiting roll up doors, efficient and reliable manufacturing and installations that exceed Southern States’ and our customer’s expectations.

• Ensure all work is completed in an appropriate time frame and strive for high quality and productivity.

• Be responsible for tools, consumables and spare parts.

• Attend to any special customer requirements.

• Recommend appropriate preventative maintenance to avoid damage.

• Provide feedback to Product Support Manager and/or National Sales Manager-Whiting Products on the progress of operational activities and the possibility of obstacles arising which may prevent the attainment of goals. 

• Discuss with Product Support Manager and/or National Sales Manager-Whiting Products, suppliers and relevant third parties as necessary regarding schedules, status of completion of installations and technical or other problems in a prompt and timely manner.

• Complete job cards and time sheets at the end of each job and submit to the Product Support Manager in a timely fashion. 

• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes and systems and strive for continuous improvement.

• Communicate effectively with staff, suppliers and customers.

• Work in a clean and organised environment.

• Work safely and abide by Southern State Group’s policies and procedures (and those of our customers if working off-site).

• 8:00 am start to 4.00 pm finish (Mon – Fri), plus the ability to work overtime as required.

• Perform all other tasks as required by Management.

The skills that will see you succeed in the role-

• Ability to use hand and power tools

• Measurement knowledge

• Welding/fabrication experience, advantageous but not essential

• Experience in a similar manufacturing role is highly desirable but not essential

• Current Victorian driver's Licence

• Ability to work as a team member and with minimal supervision as required.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Ability to use initiative.

• Strong work ethic

• Willingness to participate in formal and informal training.

• Have a neat presentation and be punctual.

• Fit and healthy and be willing to complete a pre-employment medical examination

What we can offer you:

• Modern facilities

• Training and upskilling

• A fully equipped onsite gym

• Social club

• BBQ's

• A day off on your birthday!

How to apply

If you are ready to excel in a fantastic family-owned business; that takes care of its people, then we want to hear from you!

If you believe you have the necessary skills and attributes and would like to explore this opportunity further, please apply with a cover letter and a resume.

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia. 

We thank all of you for applying but we will only be contacting those successful applications.  We look forward to hearing from you.