Maintenance Shift Fitter – Food

Blackbook Executive Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for a large meat processing operation in NSW. Immediate start, permanent full-time with a 6-day fortnight roster.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, fault-finding and breakdown repairs to keep plant equipment running smoothly. The role requires a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent, plus experience in manufacturing or food processing, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or an equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience as a Maintenance Fitter in manufacturing, food processing, or FMCG is preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities are essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment is required.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and reactive maintenance on processing equipment.
• Fault finding and breakdown response.
• Mechanical repairs and troubleshooting on production lines.
• Work with pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems.
• Identify improvements to raise plant reliability and performance.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical)

Job description

Immediate Start | 6-Day Fortnight | $49 – $57/hr + Super
Join a Leading Meat Processing Facility We’re seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join a large and growing meat processing operation offering excellent rates, long-term job security, and a unique roster that provides plenty of time off.

Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you’ll be responsible for keeping critical production equipment running efficiently while contributing to the ongoing reliability of the site. If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your trade skills are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s on Offer?$49 – $57 per hour + Super (based on experience)

Permanent Full-Time Position
Immediate Start Available
6-Day Fortnight Roster
12.6 Hour Shifts
Rotating starts between 11:00am and 12:00am

About the Role Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability across a busy meat processing facility. You’ll be responsible for preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repairs and continuous improvement initiatives across a range of production and processing equipment.

This role suits a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter who enjoys working in a high-volume manufacturing environment and thrives on solving problems to keep production moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative and reactive maintenance on processing equipment
• Fault finding and breakdown response
• Mechanical repairs and troubleshooting
• Working on pneumatic, hydraulic and conveying systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability and performance
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

About You

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent trade qualification
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Fitter in manufacturing, food processing, meat processing, FMCG or a similar industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• Meat processing or food manufacturing experience
• Experience with steam systems
• TIG and Stick welding skills
• Exposure to industrial refrigeration systems
• Experience maintaining conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and processing equipment

Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a well-established employer within the Australian food industry, offering a secure long-term career, excellent hourly rates and a roster designed to give you more time away from work while still earning a strong income.