Ever wanted to work in a clean, interesting manufacturing environment? Are you tired of the same routine and craving variety where no two days are the same? Do you love using your fault‑finding skills to solve complex problems and save the day? Ready to secure your future with a permanent position in the stable Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector? If you are more than 2 years post‑trade and looking for a rare opportunity to join a highly stable team, this role is for you.
About the Role (Beyond Routine Maintenance)
Our client is passionate about creating food that is simply good for people and the planet, and they are known for their high‑quality products consumed by millions of Australians every week. Due to a planned retirement, we are looking to expand our maintenance team and add a qualified fitter on a full‑time, permanent basis. The opportunity involves joining a stable team on a rotating roster, earning competitive pay and contributing to the future growth of their business.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role that will be integral to the site's success.
* Rapid Diagnostics: Sharpen your fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills daily.
* High‑Speed Equipment: Work on preventative and reactive maintenance of packaging, filling, conveying, and sorting machinery.
* Driving Change: Proactively contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives—your ideas matter.
* Tech‑Savvy Maintenance: Utilize modern systems to log work and support the move toward predictive maintenance.
The Ideal Candidate
* Trade Required: Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade Qualification (Qualified Fitter).
* Connect‑Disconnect license highly desirable; we will invest in your dual‑trade potential.
* Reliable transport.
* Willing to work shifts (day, afternoon & night in rotation).
* 5+ years of experience, including apprenticeship, as a fitter/technician in a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent computer skills and a non‑negotiable safety‑first attitude.
What You'll Get in Return
* Competitive Rate: $50–$55 per hour plus highly competitive shift loading.
* Overtime available and lucrative weekend shutdown work to boost income.
* Consistent day, afternoon, and night rotating shift pattern.
* Full‑time, permanent role located near Eastgardens/Banksmeadow—short commute
Apply today? Have more questions? Call Celia at **** for a confidential chat about your career ambitions and how we can help make this a reality.
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