Fitter & Turner Food Industry
Summary

tel-icon 10 Nov 2025

tel-icon Kensington, Melbourne, Australia

tel-icon Full-Time

tel-icon AU$48 - AU$50 per hour + Super + OT

Reference Number

200019246_1256272150595941610

Profession

Trades & Services > Fitters, Turners & Machinists

Contact Details

Adrian Flynn

Company

Conquest Personnel Pty Ltd

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Job Details

  • Day shift 7am starts, occasional call outs
  • Location Kensington
  • Up to $50 per hour + Super
  • Long term opportunity
  • Food Industry
  • Stable and secure company

Conquest Recruitment is partnering with a leading food manufacturing business based in Kensington to find a qualified Maintenance Fitter who's ready to step into a hands-on, fast-paced role with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.

This site-based role is perfect for someone with a strong mechanical trade background and a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, breakdown resolution, and safety compliance.

The Role:

As a Maintenance Fitter, you'll be responsible for:

  • Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment
  • Responding to unplanned breakdowns to minimise downtime
  • Supporting production teams by ensuring equipment reliability and plant availability
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities for performance improvements
  • Driving site safety, hygiene, and compliance standards

What We're Looking For:

  • A trade qualification in mechanical engineering (or relevant discipline)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance fitter role within food manufacturing (milling experience highly regarded)
  • Sound knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

You'll also bring:

  • A safety-first mindset
  • A desire to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence
  • Experience working within GMP and HACCP environments

If you're a mechanically minded problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced production setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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