Maintenance Technician

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Job summary

Seek is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for our Melbourne site in the northern suburbs. You will work with the Maintenance Manager on preventative maintenance, repairs, and site improvements to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in food manufacturing, are comfortable with tools, and can operate independently while following GMP and safety protocols. This is a day-shift, full-time role within a growing production environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability.
• Trade qualification or apprenticeship (completed or in progress) highly regarded.
• Minimum 7 years experience in local food manufacturing.
• Proven maintenance experience in Australian manufacturing, food production or a similar environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently when required.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Support equipment repairs and breakdown response.
• Carry out routine inspections and servicing.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and site improvements.
• Work with contractors when required.
• Maintain workshop, tools and spare parts in an organised condition.
• Complete maintenance records accurately.
• Support food safety, GMP and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify maintenance issues before they become breakdowns.
• Assist with general factory maintenance and improvement projects.

Job description

Food Manufacturing | Northern Suburbs | Full Time

We are an expanding Melbourne-based food manufacturing business in the northern suburbs. As production continues to expand, we're investing in our maintenance team to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and build better systems.

We're looking for a practical, reliable Maintenance Technician to work alongside our Maintenance Manager in keeping our plant operating safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, wants to develop their maintenance skills, and takes pride in doing things properly.

About the Role

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you'll assist with preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, plant improvements, and general maintenance across the site.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of production equipment while helping improve the overall reliability of the factory.

What You'll Be Walking Into

• A growing food manufacturing business
• A mix of older and newer production equipment
• Preventative maintenance systems that are being strengthened
• A supportive Maintenance Supervisor focused on improving standards
• Opportunities to learn new skills and broaden your experience

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance
• Support equipment repairs and breakdown response
• Carry out routine inspections and servicing
• Assist with installation of new equipment and site improvements
• Work with contractors when required
• Maintain workshop, tools and spare parts in an organised condition
• Complete maintenance records accurately
• Support food safety, GMP and workplace safety requirements
• Identify maintenance issues before they become breakdowns
• Assist with general factory maintenance and improvement projects

About You

• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability
• Proven maintenance experience in Australian manufacturing, food production or a similar environment is preferred
• Trade qualification or apprenticeship (completed or in progress) highly regarded
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently when required
• Good communication skills
• Minimum 7 years experience in local food manufacturing
• Proven experience in GFSI certified food manufacturing
• Current driver's licence

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes pride in quality workmanship
• A team player who is happy to get involved wherever needed
• A person who notices problems before they become failures
• Someone who wants to build a long‑term career in manufacturing maintenance
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable, full‑time employment
• Day shift role
• Opportunity to learn from an experienced Maintenance Manager
• Variety of work across mechanical, electrical and plant maintenance
• Growing manufacturing business with ongoing investment in equipment and systems

Why This Role Exists

As our production grows, so does the demand on our equipment.

We've created this position to provide additional support to our Maintenance Manager and continue building a proactive maintenance culture. We're looking for someone who wants to contribute, learn, and help keep the site running efficiently every day.