Benchmark Resourcing is a boutique talent provider of choice for the meat industry. We only partner with companies in this sector because we believe that our partners and candidates deserve attention from a success partner who solely focuses on the same industry that they do. We’re Australia’s national staffing solution for all jobs from the paddock through to the plate.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Maintenance Fitter who's looking for the next step in their career to oversee all maintenance duties on the afternoon shift.  This role is responsible for maintaining processing machinery and equipment at a brand new pet food processing site, whilst also supporting the day-to-day production requirements of the business. In this role, you are solely the maintenance team. 

The Role:

• Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively. 
• Fault finding and problem resolution to ensure minimum downtime of all plant equipment.
• Reading technical drawings and troubleshooting machinery.
• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Working constructively and co-operatively within a team environment.
• Alignment and focus on safety and safe working methods.
• Undertaking preventative and routine maintenance schedules.
• Working with our Operations team to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are identified and introduced wherever practicable.
• Commitment to complying with Company Policies and Procedures and relevant legislative requirements 

The Candidate:

• Licensed Fitter and Turner with previous experience in a maintenance role, preferably within a food or meat manufacturing environment.
• A commercial mindset for minimising downtime in production.
• Ability to understand production processes and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability of repairing and maintaining plant & equipment.
• Highly developed fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Current disconnect and reconnect licence would be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work overtime as required for plant maintenance.
• Self-motivated, results driven and an ability to work collaboratively, as well as autonomously.
• Desire to grow into a senior Manager at this fast growing company. As the company grows, so too will your maintenance team. 

The Offer:

• $80,000 per year to start, with superannuation on top.
• This is not a high stress environment like other traditional meat plants. The plant is newly built and the entire site currently has around 30 employees.
• Opportunity to grow your salary as the company grows and your team underneath you grows.
• This is a full time permanent role that will provide you with paid sick and annual leave.
• Afternoon Shift - 3pm-Midnight.

Next Steps:

If you meet the above criteria click on the APPLY NOW button and attach a copy of your resume in Word format outlining relevant skills for the role and 2 contactable referees.  Please note that only candidates with suitable skills will be contacted.

For further enquiries you may call Alicia Hastie on 0422 320 261 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively you may email your resume through to [email protected]