Maintenance Technician – 24/7 Beef Processing Plant

Kilcoy Global Foods; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Diversity culture

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods currently has permanent opportunities for Mechanical Technicians in a fast-paced beef production environment. Roles include Mechanical Fitters and Plant Engineers across agricultural, production, refrigeration, boiler and rendering operations, with day and night shifts.

The team seeks individuals with a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical/Plant Engineering and proven maintenance leadership skills for a dynamic FMCG setting. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Plant Engineering.
• Experience in a similar maintenance role on large manufacturing or FMCG sites.
• Proven ability to manage CAPEX and lead large-scale project teams.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in internal and external meetings related to the Maintenance function.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety Act obligations and identify, assess, and control workplace hazards.
• Maintain quality control and optimise plant efficiency to minimise downtime.
• Conduct statutory checks and audits to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop preventative maintenance schedules, analyse performance data, and implement improvements.
• Manage and coordinate allocated projects from planning to commissioning, delivering on time and within budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Capital expenditure

Diagnostics

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Plant Engineering

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods currently has permanent opportunities for Mechanical Technicians in a fast-paced beef production environment. Roles include Mechanical Fitters and Plant Engineers across agricultural, production, refrigeration, boiler and rendering operations, with day and night shifts.

The team seeks individuals with a Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical/Plant Engineering and proven maintenance leadership skills for a dynamic FMCG setting. Equal opportunity employer.