Maintenance Fitter

Wagner Consultants; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner Consultants in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Fitter to join a highly automated food manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Reliability Manager, you will be part of a nine-strong trades team responsible for keeping a 24/7 operation safe, reliable and efficient.

This permanent role offers a lifestyle roster (seven nights on every fourteen), ongoing training and long-term career opportunities in a secure, growing business.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on production lines.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Repair, service and maintain production machinery.
• Improve maintenance schedules to maximise reliability.
• Assist with continuous improvement and capital upgrade projects.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lifestyle Roster | 12-Hour Shifts | Permanent Opportunity

Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a better work-life balance while working in a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment?

Due to new production being installed, we are seeking experienced Night Shift Maintenance Fitter to join one of Australia's leading food manufacturing businesses. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, supportive maintenance team focused on reliability, continuous improvement and safety.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent night shift position

• Lifestyle roster: 7 nights working out of every 14

• Highly automated manufacturing facility

• Secure, growing business with long-term career opportunities

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive maintenance team and positive workplace culture

About the Role

Reporting to the Reliability Manager, you'll join a team of nine skilled tradespeople (Mechanical & Electrical) responsible for maintaining a 24/7 production facility operating across multiple manufacturing lines.

You'll play a key role in improving plant reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance

• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot mechanical equipment

• Repair, service and maintain production machinery

• Improve preventative maintenance schedules to maximise reliability

• Assist with continuous improvement and plant upgrade projects

• Maintain high standards of workplace safety and housekeeping

• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams

About You

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner / Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson)

• Experience in manufacturing, processing or industrial environments

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Experience with preventative maintenance systems

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

Highly Regarded

• Food manufacturing or FMCG experience

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems

• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management software

If you're looking for a secure role with excellent work-life balance, career development and the opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing facility, we'd love to hear from you.