Maintenance Fitter

On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is currently seeking a skilled and qualified Maintenance Fitter who can produce high-quality work and work unsupervised on behalf of our client.
The Role:
This role offers the opportunity to lead plant maintenance in a dynamic, ever-changing FMCG environment. The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide variety of world-class equipment and technological advancements as they are implemented throughout the business. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Planner, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking routine Preventative Maintenance activities to maintain the reliability of plant and equipment.
• Responding to machine downtime events with haste, requiring fault finding/diagnosis and repairs.
• Completing daily shift handover reports in collaboration with your team of fitters to communicate to the business.
• Supervising, assisting, and mentoring other Maintenance team members.
• Planning and installation of new plant and equipment projects.
• Providing immediate responses and troubleshooting expertise to emergency work orders/breakdowns as required.
• Contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the Maintenance team, including maintaining punctuality.
• Participating in further training as required by the employer.

About You:

• Relevant trade qualifications as a Qualified Fitter & Turner, Certificate III in Engineering/Mechanical trade.
• Experience supervising and mentoring tradesmen in a production environment.
• Sound problem-solving techniques/ability and mechanical aptitude.
• Utilization of a CMMS and Microsoft suite (advantageous, but not essential).
• Ability to work both autonomously unsupervised and within a team environment.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Forklift License (advantageous, but not essential).
• EWP License (advantageous, but not essential).
• Current Driver's License.

Benefits:
In return, we can offer:

• A great work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, 7-on 7-off day/night shift roster.
• Attractive Pay rates and Allowances.
• An additional week of annual leave, accruing to 5 weeks per year.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount on food products.

If you would like to join our dynamic team and be a part of our ongoing success, please submit your resume through our email address.