Maintenance Fitter (Fixed Term Contract)

Lactalis Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 RDO per month

Global leader in dairy manufacturing

Supportive team culture

Safety and quality focus

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join the Nambour site on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and keep equipment running efficiently in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

The role requires trade qualification, CMMS experience, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. Rostered 4 x 10-hour day shifts with an RDO per month.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner.
• Experience in manufacturing FMCG or dairy environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting of automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and respond to breakdowns.
• Repair and overhaul plant machinery and equipment.
• Undertake fabrication and welding as required.
• Support equipment installations and capital projects.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

CMMS (MEX)

Job description

Maintenance Fitter (Fixed Term Contract)

• Join a Global Dairy Company
• Fixed-term 6 month

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat, and local brands including Pauls, OAK, and Cracker Barrel in Australia.

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We make well-loved brands including PerfectItaliano, Mainland, and Western Star.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

About the Opportunity:

Lactalis Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Maintenance Team at our Nambour site.

Working a family-friendly roster of 4 x 10-hour day shifts per week across Monday to Sunday, you'll enjoy one Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month while supporting the reliability and performance of a modern food manufacturing facility.

As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment across the site. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment faults, and carry out repairs to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, installation projects, and engineering improvements that support the site's manufacturing objectives.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will join a collaborative team of skilled tradespeople dedicated to maintaining world-class manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Repair and overhaul plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Undertake fabrication and welding activities as required.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices at all times.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders through the site's maintenance management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, safety, and productivity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong mechanical trade skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Trade qualified Maintenance Fitter / Fitter & Turner.
• Demonstrated experience within a manufacturing, processing, food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, or similar production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally MEX or similar.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Availability to work a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday day shifts.

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG manufacturing.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience.
• Lathe and milling machine experience.

What We Offer

• 1 RDO per month.
• Opportunity to work for a global leader in dairy manufacturing.
• Supportive and team-focused culture.
• A workplace committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability. Please note that applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered. We are politely declining recruitment agency support and approaches for this role.