Maintenance Fitters - South-West of Bendigo
 
Competitive annual salary + overtime opportunities
 
We are currently seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters to join a leading food manufacturing site located around 10-15 minutes south-west of Bendigo. These full-time positions offer a 7-days-on, 7-days-off roster, with monthly rotating shifts — two day-shift rotations one month (6 AM-6 PM), followed by two night-shift rotations the next (6 PM-6 AM), and so on. This structure provides excellent work-life balance and strong earning potential.
 
About the Role
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Maintenance Fitters will be responsible for maintaining production and packaging equipment across several key processing areas. You'll play a vital role in minimising downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on processing and packaging machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults across pneumatics, hydraulics, and gearboxes
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and carry out effective repairs
• Conduct equipment setup, calibration, and adjustments for production runs
• Complete fault finding and root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent reoccurrence
• Adhere to safety, hygiene, and compliance standards at all times
• Record maintenance activities in MEX (CMMS) and ensure accurate handovers
• Support and mentor apprentices and collaborate closely with electrical and production teams

About You

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter or similar trade background
• Previous experience in food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and gearbox systems
• Machining or welding skills beneficial (not essential)
• Able to work effectively in a high-paced, continuous production setting
• Heavy Diesel or HD Fitters with strong mechanical backgrounds are also encouraged to apply

 
What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary package
• 7-on, 7-off roster with monthly day/night rotation
• Paid meal breaks and regular overtime opportunities
• Long-term career development and progression within a growing, supportive business

 
Next Steps
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Fitter looking for a stable role with great work-life balance and strong earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.