Technician - Mechanical Fitter - Retail Ready Operations - Erskine Park

Coles Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coles staff discount

MyThanks recognition platform

Learning & development programs

Coles share plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking a Technician - Mechanical Fitter for our Retail Ready Operations site in Erskine Park. You will maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, upholding safety and quality standards within a highly automated facility.

The role requires a recognised trade certificate or Certificate III in mechanical trades, with welding skills preferred. Experience in a large food production environment and strong teamwork are important for success on day, night, and afternoon

Qualifications

• Recognised Trade Certificate or Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade required.
• Welding skills preferred.
• Experience in a large food production site is advantageous.
• Proven fault finding, repairs and maintenance experience.
• Ability to apply quality control techniques and inspections.
• Commitment to continuous learning and teamwork.
• Strong communication and collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Uphold best practices with a strong safety focus.
• Support the onsite engineering team across shifts.
• Follow site quality control procedures and inspections.

Skills

Welding skills

Fault finding

Maintenance

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Trade certificate or Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering Trade

Certificate III in Fabrication Trade

Job description

Technician - Mechanical Fitter - Retail Ready Operations - Erskine Park

Retail Ready Operations Australia (RROA) is the first Coles owned retail ready meat facility.

Based at Erskine Park, our site is highly automated, sophisticated and equipped to global best practice. We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met.

Our facility is fully integrated into the Coles sourcing, production, and logistics and stores' network.

Retail Ready Operations Australia (RROA) is the first Coles owned retail ready meat facility.

Based at Erskine Park, our site is highly automated, sophisticated and equipped to global best practice. We have a strong focus on team member safety, quality and continuous improvement whilst ensuring that customers' security of supply, quality, availability of product and value for money expectations are met.

Our facility is fully integrated into the Coles sourcing, production, and logistics and stores' network.

About the role

Get ready to make an exciting impact as you maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Your role will be instrumental in upholding best practices while prioritising a safe and healthy work environment.

We are looking for qualified Mechanical Fitters to join our onsite engineering team for the following shifts:

• Day Shift - Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm
• Nightshift Sunday – Thursday 10pm to 6:30am
• Afternoon Shift Monay – Friday 2pm to 10:30pm

About you and your skills

• A recognised Trade Certificate, or Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade, or
• Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering Trade, or a Certificate III in Fabrication Trade is required
• Welding skills preferred
• Experience working in a large food production site
• Proven experience in fault finding, repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Demonstrable experience applying quality control techniques and inspections
• Embrace continuous learning and skill development while supporting your team members
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively collaborate within your team and wider site

Whats in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

Part of creating a safe working environment, our Manufacturing Site operates under a Drug & Alcohol Policy on site. Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full physical.