Overview
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This is an afternoon shift role within a fast-paced, quality-driven food manufacturing environment.
The Business
Patties Food Group, founded in 1966 as a family-owned cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, has grown into a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of pies, frozen savouries, meals, and desserts. Our portfolio includes iconic brands like Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, and Nanna's. We’ve recently expanded to international markets, exporting to Japan and the USA, and operate seven manufacturing plants across Australia and New Zealand. Our core values of Courage, Trust, Integrity, and Ownership guide our growth, and this is where great people like you come in!
About The Role
Reporting to the Site Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment across our facility. This role takes place on the afternoon shift.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in machinery
- Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment reliable and reduce breakdowns
- Install and upgrade mechanical systems of machinery
- Ensure safety and compliance with mechanical codes, standards, and workplace health & safety
- Document and report maintenance activities including repairs, inspections, and system updates
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in a similar role, preferably in the food/FMCG landscape. You will also have experience and skills in the following areas:
- Mechanical installations, repairs, and maintenance of industrial/food processing equipment
- Fault finding in complex mechanical systems to meet production targets
- Breakdown response and preventive maintenance, including routine facility upkeep
- Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, multitasking, and communication skills
- Identify and implement improvements in maintenance practices and plant performance
- Computer literacy with experience using maintenance systems (e.g., MEX)
- Knowledge of WHS principles and safety standards compliance
- Trade-qualified mechanical fitter; prior experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
What We Offer
- Fast-paced, inclusive team workplace
- Career security and development within a collaborative workplace culture
- Growth and development opportunities in your career
- Diversity in the work; no two days are the same
- Generous perks and a strong corporate culture
- Permanent, full-time day shift role
- On-site parking and Brisbane-based location
Ready to make the move? Apply today if this role seems like something you could be interested in. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a respectful, inclusive place to work.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee will be paid if a resume is submitted by an employment agency without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.
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