Flexible day shift + overtime
Rate based on experience
Growing business, new contracts & career progression

Maintenance Fitter - Food Manufacturing

South-East Melbourne | Day Shift | Overtime Available

A growing food manufacturing business in Melbourne’s South-East is expanding following new contract wins and is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Maintenance Technician to join their team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to be part of a growing business.

What’s on Offer
Day shift with versatile start times
Starting rate based on skills and experience
Overtime available, including weekend preventative maintenance paid at overtime rates
Growing business with new contracts and increased production
Opportunity to develop and grow with the business
Stable, hands-on maintenance position

About the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the reliability and ongoing operation of the site’s plant and equipment.

The role will involve:
Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repairs
Supporting production to minimise downtime




General maintenance and repairs across plant and equipment
Assisting with continuous improvement and equipment reliability
Working with contractors and external service providers when required
Ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

What We’re Looking For
Mechanical Trade Qualification – Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner or equivalent
Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar industrial environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills
Experience with preventative and breakdown maintenance
Good communication skills
A solid team player who works well with Production and other departments
Reliable, proactive and hands-on approach
TIG welding, fabrication or basic PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous

The Prospect This is a great opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business at an exciting time, with new contracts creating increased production and future opportunities.

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter or Technician looking for a stable day shift role with overtime and the opportunity to grow with a business, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

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