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

Location: Kensington
Shifts: Day shift (7am starts), with occasional callouts as needed
Salary: $48-$50 per hour, plus super and overtime - long-term opportunity

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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