Job Description
Country Cooked is seeking an Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical & Refrigeration Maintenance to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a critical position within our operations, responsible for maintaining and optimising the mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems that are essential to our food production and storage facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency, minimising downtime and supporting our commitment to delivering quality products to our customers.
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Key Responsibilities
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Maintain, service and repair food processing and packaging machinery.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and automation faults.
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Carry out refrigeration system maintenance and repairs across production equipment and cold storage areas.
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Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime.
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Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
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Plan and schedule preventative maintenance activities.
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Liaise with contractors and suppliers to coordinate maintenance services, repairs and equipment requirements.
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Negotiate competitive pricing for maintenance materials, spare parts and consumables.
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Manage external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
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Maintain inventory of spare parts, consumables and maintenance tools, ensuring stock levels are adequate.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and service history for all equipment.
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Assist with the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
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Work closely with Production, QA and Operations to improve equipment performance and reliability.
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Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime and lower maintenance costs.
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Travel between company sites as required to perform maintenance and repair work.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with workplace health and safety and food safety standards.
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About the role
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Country Cooked is seeking an Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical & Refrigeration Maintenance to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a critical position within our operations, responsible for maintaining and optimising the mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems that are essential to our food production and storage facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency, minimising downtime and supporting our commitment to delivering quality products to our customers.
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Key Responsibilities
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Maintain, service and repair food processing and packaging machinery.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and automation faults.
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Carry out refrigeration system maintenance and repairs across production equipment and cold storage areas.
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Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime.
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Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
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Plan and schedule preventative maintenance activities.
n
Liaise with contractors and suppliers to coordinate maintenance services, repairs and equipment requirements.
n
Negotiate competitive pricing for maintenance materials, spare parts and consumables.
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Manage external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
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Maintain inventory of spare parts, consumables and maintenance tools, ensuring stock levels are adequate.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and service history for all equipment.
n
Assist with the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
n
Work closely with Production, QA and Operations to improve equipment performance and reliability.
n
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime and lower maintenance costs.
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Travel between company sites as required to perform maintenance and repair work.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with workplace health and safety and food safety standards.
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Qualifications section:
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Trade qualifications or tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
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Proven experience in mechanical, electrical and refrigeration maintenance within a food production or manufacturing workplace
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Knowledge of refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators and control systems
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Competency in electrical systems troubleshooting and repair
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Familiarity with preventative maintenance programmes and condition monitoring techniques
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Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
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Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals
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Current driver's licence and willingness to travel to site locations as required
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Commitment to health and safety compliance and best practices
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Desirable: Experience with HVAC systems, PLC programming or industrial automation
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Desirable: Relevant certifications such as EPA refrigerant handling or electrical trade licenses
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📌 Engineer - Mechanical, Electrical & Refrigeration Maintenance (South Australia)
🏢 Country Cooked
📍 South Australia