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Leading Manufacturer
Maintenance Fitter
Food Manufacturing (Brisbane) Location: Tingalpa / Murarrie / South Brisbane
Employment: Permanent – Full Time
Shifts: Day, Afternoon, and Night Shift available
Hours: 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am (Monday–Friday)
Rates: $53-$55/hr Dayshift, +15% Afternoon loading, +30% Night loading
Overtime: Consistent weekly overtime available
A leading Australian food manufacturing business operating a high‑volume production facility in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join their onsite engineering team. This company is known for strong leadership, excellent culture, and long‑term stability — a workplace where tradespeople are genuinely valued and supported.
The Role Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability and minimising downtime across fast‑paced processing and packaging operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preventative and reactive maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment
- Mechanical fault finding and breakdown response across conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Supporting production teams to maintain throughput and efficiency
- Ensuring all work complies with GMP, food safety, and OH&S requirements
- Completing maintenance documentation through CMMS systems
- Participating in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
About You You will ideally bring:
- Trade qualification as a Maintenance Fitter / Mechanical Fitter
- Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or high‑speed production
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Exposure to packaging machinery and automated production lines
- A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and strong teamwork approach
What’s On Offer
- Permanent, stable role with a major FMCG manufacturer
- Competitive hourly rates + shift loadings + overtime
- Modern facility with strong engineering and safety culture
- Ongoing training, upskilling, and long‑term career pathways
- Supportive leadership and a business that invests in its people
For a confidential discussion, please contact Matty Axtens on 0481 111 567.
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