Address- Are you looking for a new opportunity where your skills, character and exemplary work ethic are recognized and appreciated?
- Want to work in a brand new, state of the art beverage facility nestled in the Victorian countryside just 15 minutes out of Ballarat and 20 minutes from Ballan?
- Want the opportunity to work with brand new, state of the art, highly automated equipment?
Don’t keep that ‘bottled up’ - we want to meet you!
The Opportunity
Our client is a family run business that has been established since the 1880's in the beverage manufacturing industry and they are looking for a new Maintenance Technician to join their team and take ownership over the maintenance of their Tetra packing operations. Located in picturesque Dunnstown, their brand new, state of the art facilities mean you can say goodbye to dirty, draughty and downright dangerous conditions. This is a pristinely clean, safe and supportive environment where you will be welcomed into their small and close-knit team.
The Role:
Our client prides themselves on giving the right people, the right opportunities. If you are a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician, and you want a role which will allow you the trust and autonomy you’ve been seeking, this could be your next challenge!
Reporting to the Production Manager, you are an experienced maintenance technician familiar with troubleshooting and maintaining the latest technology in processing, filling and packing equipment in a highly automated beverage and food manufacturing environment.
This business invests in their people and you will be offered the high-quality support, training and development you require to thrive.
Responsibilities include:
- Preventative maintenance and servicing of all production equipment and machinery.
- Liaising with Tetrapak technicians directly on technical related issues.
- Fault finding.
- Responsible for all tools and spare parts.
- Repair of production machinery parts, replacement of production machinery parts
- Stock control of all relevant consumables
- Planning and implementation of various maintenance projects
- General maintenance of unused machines
- In consultation with Production team, identify equipment and areas requiring attention.
- Constant review of production line to ensure optimal effectiveness
About You:
In order to be successful in this position, our desired applicant:
- Has a keen eye for detail and ability to troubleshoot, you are proactive and preventative in your approach.
- Is cool under pressure and possesses the agility to prioritize and respond to issues in a timely manner.
- Has good experience in documentation and monitoring CCPs.
- Is known for their strong work ethic - reliability, trustworthiness, and willingness to get the job done!
- Is experienced in UHT beverage production such as Tetrapak, SIG aseptic filling. (Highly desirable but not essential).
- Is meticulously punctual.
- Possess a strong technical and learning agility to apply new concepts and continuously improve.
- Has a positive attitude, a keenness to learn and the ability to problem solve
- The ability and fitness to preform physical work.
- Is willing and able to assist and support all team members to support them in their day-to-day operations.
- Possesses very good time management skills and an ability to prioritize in a production environment.
- Has the ability to perform quality control checks.
- Liases well with stakeholders in quality, senior management and dispatch.
The Essentials:
- Minimum 3 – 5 years' experience in a maintenance role in an automated production environment.
- Recognised Trade qualification(s) will be highly regarded.
- Experience in preventative / corrective repair and maintenance of both mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
- Ability to fault find equipment issues in a timely manner.
- Strong organisation skills working on your own and as part of a team environment.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
- Food & Beverage industry experience preferred.
- Flexible availability. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 08:00am – 04:00pm plus additional overtime on occasion.
- The successful applicant will be asked to complete a Police Check.
- Experience in documentation and monitoring CCPs and with HACCP would be advantageous
- Experienced with Preventative Maintenance in a previous role will be highly regarded.
You Will Enjoy:
- A highly competitive salary package is negotiable for the right candidate.
- A phone and laptop will be provided to you.
- Travel allowances and relocation assistance are negotiable for the right candidate.
- The opportunity to work with a fun, vibrant and energetic team.
- An excellent company culture that holds true to company values. They do what they say they’re going to do.
- The opportunity to work in the beautiful Victorian countryside, a stone’s throw from home.
We are looking for potential, not just performance. To be successful you will be open about your strengths and weaknesses and prepared to challenge yourself.
To Apply:
Apply today at **@theprovengroup.com.au or call Jemma on 1300 312 502 during business hours to express your interest.
In addition to your resume, remember to include a cover letter describing your strengths and how you might apply them in this role. We can’t wait to read it!
This role requires that a person has the right to live and work in Australia.
Applications close 17th September 2022
