Mechanical Tradesperson

George Weston Foods; Sydney; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take home of our delicious free产品 each

Free onsite physio

Onsite reward and recognition program

Job summary

Tip Top Bakeries in Ermington, NSW, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing team. You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and keep equipment running smoothly.

This hands-on role offers a rotating 4-week roster with day and night shifts, penalties, and opportunities for overtime. A safety-first mindset and experience in food manufacturing are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Fitter/Machinist.
• Experience in industrial maintenance (food manufacturing preferred).
• Safety-first mindset.
• Forklift licence is highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and keep equipment running.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery issues.
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise safe, efficient repairs.
• Work with supervisors on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Maintain logs, registers, and SAP records for all repairs.
• Collaborate with production teams to keep operations flowing.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Trade qualified Fitter/Machinist

Tools

SAP

Forklift licence

Job description

Location: Ermington, NSW, AU

• Immediate Start - Ermington Location
• Rotating Roster for work-life balance
• Hourly Rate $50.07 p/h + penalties

Join one of Australia’s most iconic bakery brands!

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our high-performing team at Tip Top’s Ermington site.

If you’re a hands‑on fitter who loves solving problems and keeping machines running, this is the role for you!

Work Schedule

Enjoy a structured 4‑week rotating roster that repeats throughout the year, offering a mix of day and night shifts and regular extended periods off.

• Day shifts: Typically 6:00am start
• Night shifts: Typically 6:00pm start
• Shift lengths vary between 8 and 12 hours
• Weekend shifts form part of the roster
• Overtime opportunities may be available

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out preventative maintenance and keep equipment running smoothly
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery issues
• Respond to breakdowns and prioritise safe, efficient repairs
• Work with supervisors on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Maintain logs, registers, and SAP records for all repairs
• Collaborate with production teams to keep operations flowing

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Trade qualified Fitter/Machinist
• Safety‑first mindset
• Experience in industrial maintenance (food manufacturing preferred)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Forklift licence (highly regarded but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At Tip Top Bakeries, we’re proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work.

What We Offer You

• Roles available to start asap!
• Competitive pay!
• Extra earning potential - Overtime and weekend work
• Local work - No long travel and based in Ermington
• Take home of our delicious free product each shift
• Take advantage of our free onsite physio
• Onsite reward and recognition program

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.