Apprentice Maintenance Fitter (first year)

Lactalis Australia is part of the world's largest dairy group. Our Bendigo site runs around the clock to make products Australians use every day, and our maintenance team keeps it all moving.

About the role

We're looking for a motivated first-year apprentice fitter to join our Maintenance team. You'll report to the Maintenance Coordinator – Mechanical and work alongside experienced tradespeople. You'll learn to:

- Install, repair and maintain mechanical plant and equipment.
- Help install and commission new machinery.
- Weld (Oxy, TIG and MIG), machine and fabricate parts.
- Read technical drawings, manuals, and pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- Keep accurate maintenance records and report hazards.




- Work with production to keep downtime to a minimum.

About you

- Keen to start a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
- Hands-on, with a good eye for detail and a love of problem-solving.
- Safety-minded, reliable and happy to learn.
- A positive communicator and team player.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy factory.

What's in it for you

- Your TAFE fees are covered.
- Uniforms and protective clothing supplied.
- A clear pathway to a qualified trade role with a stable, global employer.

📌 Apprentice Maintenance Fitter (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Lactalis
📍 Greater Bendigo City