It's really no secret, our people are at the heart of everything we do - that's what makes us One Harvest! Our ambition is to help people live better lives, an ambition that which ranges from the yummy & healthy foods we source, grow & harvest to providing meaningful employee experiences. We have 1,000 talented team members across Australia & every one of us is passionate about innovation, sustainability & quality.

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our Bairnsdale Engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, you will carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, repair and improve machinery, and help keep plant and equipment fit for purpose.

Working with Engineering, Operations and other site teams, you will respond to production needs while maintaining equipment safely and in line with food safety, GMP and HACCP requirements. You will also complete maintenance records, support investigations and contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement in a temperature-controlled food production environment.

A day in the life

- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and assigned MEX work orders within agreed timeframes.
- Attend equipment breakdowns promptly, diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to restore equipment safely.
- Repair, replace, adjust and improve production machinery, plant and ancillary equipment.
- Inspect equipment, identify wear or defects, and report issues that may affect safety, product quality or production.
- Record work completed in MEX, close out assigned job requests and give clear updates to the Engineering Team Leader.
- Support daily downtime reviews and maintenance investigations to help prevent repeat failures.
- Assist with site spares management and make sure parts and tools are used and stored correctly.
- Work with Machine Operators and production teams to support equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
- Follow site safety procedures, including isolation and other safe-work requirements, and keep your work area clean.




- Follow GMP, HACCP and other food safety requirements while working in production and ancillary areas.
- Support maintenance projects and continuous improvement activities as required.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

- A recognised mechanical fitting trade qualification or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience maintaining and repairing machinery in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- The ability to work comfortably in a cold environment, with production area temperatures of 2°C to 5°C.
- The ability to work to preventative maintenance schedules and complete tasks by deadlines.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- A sound understanding of safe work practices and the ability to work safely on plant and equipment.
- An understanding of food safety, GMP and HACCP requirements, or the ability to learn and apply them.
- Good communication skills and the ability to respond to the needs of production and ancillary teams.
- Accurate record keeping, and experience using a computerised maintenance management system such as MEX (or SAP), or the confidence to learn current systems quickly.
- A reliable, self-motivated and service-focused approach, with the ability to work as part of a team and manage changing priorities.
- Current and relevant Victorian licences or registrations required for the work undertaken.
- Tig weld Stainless Steel a welding experience would be preferred.
- Experience in food processing or FMCG manufacturing would be highly regarded.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Recognised mechanical fitting trade qualification or equivalent.




- Minimum 2 years’ mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience completing preventative maintenance to schedules and deadlines.
- Practical fault-finding, repair and equipment improvement skills.
- Ability to respond to breakdowns promptly and minimise disruption to production.
- Experience using MEX or a similar computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Ability to work in a cold environment (2°C to 5°C).
- Working knowledge of safe work practices, isolation and relevant Victorian requirements.
- Understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety requirements; food processing experience is an advantage.
- Clear communication, teamwork and customer service skills.
- Accurate maintenance record keeping.
- Current and relevant Victorian licences or registrations required for the work undertaken.

Grow with OH

- An opportunity to advance your skills and capability working alongside industry professionals
- A genuine career path for goal oriented people
- A collaborative team environment with a dynamic company in a high-growth sector
- The chance to contribute to a company that is making a real difference in the lives of Australians

What we are proud of

One Harvest are industry leaders in the Fresh Food/ FMCG industry with more than 25 years of experience. We proudly grow, harvest, process & supply fresher, healthier, easy everyday foods for everyone through our unique & value add produce into supermarkets & green grocers around the country.

Belonging

One Harvest is an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace where individual strengths are valued, leading to increased diversity & innovation. A culture of inclusion leads to diversity of experience, perspective & thinking, creating an amazing place to work with better outcomes for our people & our customers. One Harvest is committed to fostering inclusion & belonging through our work, & our people are encouraged to bring their whole self to work.

📌 Maintenance Fitter (Bairnsdale)
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