About Us

We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry. We supply high quality edible films and coating to over 1,000 customers in more than 100 countries, delivering our purpose of Creating the Added Layer of Value. As a global organisation, we currently employ around 2,000 people spanning the Americas, UK, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. We offer careers in research and development, science and food technology, manufacturing and supply chain operations, engineering, sales and a rage of other business support functions. We are always seeking talented people to join the amazing colleagues we have, to keep growing our business.

Our mission is to sustainably utilise technology and biomaterial science-based solutions to delight our customers. We are a business committed to the pursuit of better. The constant pursuit of what’s next, what’s needed, what’s possible.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research & Development (R&D;) Fitter to join our Maintenance team at our factory in Bathurst NSW. The successful candidate will support the R&D; function in product development, process improvement, and equipment innovation by providing hands-on mechanical support for projects, product trials, process development and equipment modifications under the direction of the R&D; Leading Hand.

Responsibilities

- Support the R&D; Leading Hand in the execution of product trials, equipment development projects, process improvements and commissioning activities.
- Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for recent and existing products.




- Identify equipment and process issues and contribute to practical mechanical solutions, and continuous improvement (CI) activities.
- Fabricate, assemble, modify and install prototype equipment, tooling and plant improvements.
- Participate in product trials, process validations and production changeovers.
- Work collaboratively with R&D;, engineering, production, quality and maintenance personnel to achieve project objectives.
- Liaise with maintenance Electricians and other trades.
- Complete maintenance records, trial documentation and works reports accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain tools, workshop equipment, spare parts, consumables and housekeeping standards.
- Maintain safety as the first priority and ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and food safety requirements.
- Ensure sure all work complies with food safety, quality and site requirements.
- Participate in training and development activities to build R&D; knowledge, technical skills and problem-solving capability.
- Perform other duties as reasonably directed by the R&D; Leading Hand or Maintenance Supervisor.

Behavioural Expectations

Demonstrate behaviours consistent with our Culture Principles, including leadership, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and respect for safety, quality, and people.





Qualifications & Background

- Trade qualification in Fitting & Machining.
- This position is open to internal applicants with experience in maintenance or manufacturing environments who are interested in developing their skills in R&D; and project work.
- The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, strong problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Experience in product trials, CI, or leadership roles will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What’s Next

If this sounds like a role you would be interested it, then we would love to hear from you. Apply with a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter explaining the key attributes that you could bring to the role.

Please note

- Applicants MUST be permanently authorised to work in Australia.
- Contact may not be made with applicants until after the ad’s closing date.
- Closing dates are subject to change and with a high volume of applications, this may be brought forward.

Applications close Friday, 27 November 2026.

Equality and diversity at Devro

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.

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