At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What's on offer?
We are looking for a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Fitter to join Ridley AgriProducts at our Lara site. If you have hands-on maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact on our Maintenance Department. We provide comprehensive training to equip you with all the skills needed for this challenging role. Ridley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive package with a range of employee benefits.
The Role
Working closely with the Site Manager and production team, you will:
* Work on various manufacturing equipment
* Implement safety management practices
* Manage a maintenance budget
* Perform both time-critical breakdown repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks
* Schedule maintenance activities to meet production targets and minimize downtime
Experience with computer-based maintenance programs is highly regarded.
You will have
* A mechanical trade qualification (essential) and relevant tickets
* Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation
* Experience with production and maintenance KPIs, including planned preventative maintenance programs
* Proficient computing skills; experience with Microsoft Office, Guardian, and D365 programs preferred
* Ability to work under pressure and effectively communicate
* Over 2 years of industry experience, including working with manufacturing and maintenance teams
* Current valid drivers licence and forklift license (HRW)
* BI boiler license preferred but not essential
How to apply
If you meet these qualifications, please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire during the interview process, and if selected, will need to undergo a pre-employment medical within 3 months of starting the role.
Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights.
There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.
We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.