- Full time Permanent Positions
- 3 Vacancies – (Maintenance Fitters)
- Attractive Pay Rates and Allowances

Our Company

Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation, and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.

At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have spread across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.

The Role The roles offers the opportunity to lead plant maintenance in an ever changing, dynamic FMCG environment. The successful applicant will also be exposed to a large variety of world-class equipment and a range of technological advancements as they are implemented throughout the business. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisor and Planner, your duties will include but are not limited to:

- Undertake routine Preventative Maintenance activities, to maintain reliability of plant and equipment
- Respond to machine downtime events with haste, requiring fault finding/diagnosis and repairs
- Complete daily shift handover reports in collaboration with your team of fitters to communicate to the business
- Supervising, assisting, and mentoring other Maintenance team members
- Planning and installation of new plant and equipment projects




- Provide immediate responses and trouble-shooting expertise to emergency work orders/ break downs as required
- Contribute to the effective and effective operation of the Maintenance team, including maintaining punctuality
- Participate in further training required by Hazeldenes

About you

- Relevant trade qualifications as a Qualified Fitter & Turner, Certificate III Engineering / Mechanical trade
- Experience supervising and mentoring tradesmen in a production environment
- Sound problem solving techniques/ ability and mechanical aptitude
- Utilization of a CMMS and Microsoft suite (advantageous, but not essential)
- Ability to work both autonomously unsupervised as well within a team environment
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures
- Forklift License (advantageous, but not essential)
- EWP License (advantageous, but not essential)
- Current Driver’s license

Benefits In return we can offer:

- A great work life balance
- Flexible working arrangements, 7-on 7-off day / night shift roster
- Attractive Pay rates and Allowances
- Career advancement opportunities
- Mental health and well-being programs / EAP
- Be part of a team that thrive for success
- Company discounted products

If you would like to join our dynamic team and be a part of our ongoing success, then click “Apply" to submit your resume.

Applicants required to be legally entitled to work in Australia and should have recognized qualifications.

We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity within the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Embracing Overseas Applicants with Relevant Expertise and skills we are looking for!

Recruitment Team

Hazeldenes

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes Chicken
📍 Bendigo