Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Nu-Pure; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trade qualification

Mentoring

FMCG training

Job summary

Nu-Pure is seeking an Apprentice Maintenance Technician at our Truganina site near Melbourne. You will join the maintenance team, gaining hands-on experience maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment while working toward a nationally recognised mechanical trade qualification.

This full-time apprenticeship offers mentoring from experienced tradespeople, on-the-job training, and clear pathways to progress into qualified maintenance roles within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent).
• Interest in mechanical trades, maintenance or engineering.
• Basic experience using hand and power tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with equipment breakdown response and troubleshooting.
• Supporting preventative and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Completing basic fitting, fabrication and assembly work under supervision.
• Assisting with equipment installations and safety checks.
• Learning to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Recording maintenance activities in maintenance systems.
• Working closely with maintenance and production teams.
• Following site safety, quality and food safety requirements.
• Participating in formal training and on-the-job development through your apprenticeship program.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Education

Year 12

Job description

Looking to start a career in the mechanical trade? Join our Truganina maintenance team and earn while you learn in a modern FMCG manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll gain hands‑on experience maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hands‑on, motivated to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Based at our Truganina site, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople while completing a nationally recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship.

Looking to start a career in the mechanical trade? Join our Truganina maintenance team and earn while you learn in a modern FMCG manufacturing environment. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll gain hands‑on experience maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hands‑on, motivated to learn, and looking to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Based at our Truganina site, you'll work alongside experienced tradespeople while completing a nationally recognised mechanical trade apprenticeship.

About The Role

As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician, you'll support the maintenance team in keeping our production and utility equipment operating safely and efficiently. You'll gain valuable practical experience in mechanical fitting, fabrication, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities while working toward your trade qualification.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with equipment breakdown response and troubleshooting
• Supporting preventative and scheduled maintenance activities
• Completing basic fitting, fabrication and assembly work under supervision
• Assisting with equipment installations and safety checks
• Learning to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Recording maintenance activities in maintenance systems
• Working closely with maintenance and production teams
• Following site safety, quality and food safety requirements
• Participating in formal training and on-the-job development through your apprenticeship program

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and has a genuine interest in mechanical maintenance and manufacturing.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
• A strong interest in mechanical trades, maintenance or engineering
• Basic experience using hand and power tools
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Strong reliability and work ethic
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Desirable

• Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial or trade environments
• TAFE studies, school subjects or work experience related to engineering or mechanical trades
• Understanding of food manufacturing or GMP environments
• Practical experience using tools, equipment or machinery

What's On Offer

• Full‑time apprenticeship with a stable, growing business
• Nationally recognised trade qualification
• Mentoring and support from experienced maintenance professionals
• Real hands‑on experience in a modern FMCG manufacturing environment
• Career development opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, including potential progression into qualified maintenance roles
• Overtime opportunities available
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement

If you're looking to start your career in a mechanical trade and want the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a modern manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.