maintenance fitter

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Collaborative culture

Retail discounts

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a qualified Maintenance Fitter for a full‑time permanent role based in Clayton South within a leading food manufacturing facility. The role covers preventative and corrective maintenance on plant and utility machinery, fault finding, and root‑cause analysis, with CMMS work orders in MEX or Fiix.

Hours are 6am–2pm, pay rate $50–$55 per hour plus super and overtime penalties, and safety standards are paramount.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic/fault‑finding skills; experience using CMMS systems like MEX or Fiix is highly regarded.
• Mindset: Safety‑focused, dependable, and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on plant and utility machinery.
• Carry out rapid fault‑finding and repairs to minimise facility downtime.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis on equipment breakdowns to prevent repeat issues.
• Log work orders and maintenance records using CMMS software (MEX / Fiix).
• Work safely while adhering to site health, safety, and food safety standards.

Skills

Fault finding

CMMS experience

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

MEX

Fiix

Job description

Being a qualified Mechanical Fitter means your trade skills are always in demand. What isn't always easy is finding the right opportunity—one with real job security, local work, and a supportive team environment.

We are seeking a reliable Maintenance Fitter for a full‑time permanent position based in Clayton South within a leading food manufacturing facility.

Maintenance Fitter – The Role

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on plant and utility machinery.

• Carry out rapid fault‑finding and repairs to minimise facility downtime.

• Conduct root‑cause analysis on equipment breakdowns to prevent repeat issues.

• Log work orders and maintenance records using CMMS software (MEX / Fiix).

• Work safely while adhering to site health, safety, and food safety standards.

Hours & Location

• Location: Clayton South

• Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent

• Hours: 6am - 2pm

• Pay Rate: $50-$55 p/h + super + overtime penalties

What You Need

• Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.

• Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic/fault‑finding skills; experience using CMMS systems like MEX or Fiix is highly regarded.

• Mindset: Safety‑focused, dependable, and detail‑oriented.

Benefits & Perks

• Job Security: Full‑time permanent position in an essential manufacturing industry.

• Great Workplace: Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Employee Benefits: Access to exclusive discounts across major retailers (supermarkets, electronics, entertainment).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.