Looking to start a career in the mechanical trade?
Join our Truganina maintenance team and earn while you learn in a modern FMCG manufacturing environment.
Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hands-on, motivated to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance within a quick-paced manufacturing environment.
Based at our Truganina site, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople while completing a nationally recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship.
About The Role
As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician, you'll support the maintenance team in keeping our production and utility equipment operating safely and efficiently.
You'll gain valuable practical experience in mechanical fitting, fabrication, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities while working toward your trade qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
Assisting with equipment breakdown response and troubleshooting
Supporting preventative and scheduled maintenance activities
Completing basic fitting, fabrication and assembly work under supervision
Assisting with equipment installations and safety checks
Learning to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
Recording maintenance activities in maintenance systems
Working closely with maintenance and production teams
Following site safety, quality and food safety requirements
Participating in formal training and on-the-job development through your apprenticeship program
About You
We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and has a genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing.
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
Completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
A strong interest in mechanical trades, maintenance or engineering
Basic experience using hand and power tools
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Strong reliability and work ethic
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
A commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Desirable
Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial or trade environments
TAFE studies, school subjects or work experience related to engineering or mechanical trades
Understanding of food manufacturing or GMP environments
Practical experience using tools, equipment or machinery
What's On Offer
Full-time apprenticeship with a stable, growing business
Nationally recognised trade qualification
Mentoring and support from experienced maintenance professionals
Real hands-on experience in a modern FMCG manufacturing environment
Career development opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, including potential progression into qualified maintenance roles
Overtime opportunities available
Supportive team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement
If you're looking to start your career in a mechanical trade and want the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a modern manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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