AddressPsst, hey you! Yes, you! Are you a go-getter with a passion for pets? We have the pawesome opportunity you've been looking for!
Why join us?
Do work that matters. We’re pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher. We’re restless, creating a better life for our pets.
Make an impact and change the game. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference. Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement? We’re all ears!
Growing and global. We’re growing fast! We now have global presence across APAC, and Europe regions and we’re only getting started!
Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people who are passionate about what they do.
Grow your career with us.We’re big believers in lifelong learning. You’ll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
Generous perks including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave!
About your role
Real Pet Food (RPF) is on the hunt for a Mechanical Fitter who's ready to join our pack. In this role, you’ll be primary responsibility will be to provide preventative and corrective maintenance as part of our factory maintenance team and , you will report to the Maintenance Manager.
We're one of Australia's fastest-growing companies in the pet industry and we're looking for someone who's not afraid to take a walk on the wild side.
What you’ll do
- Apply demonstrated skills and experience in safety, including risk management practices such as LOTO, Take 5, Permit to Work, and near-miss reporting.
- Utilize experience working with mechanical systems or sub-assemblies, including pneumatics, steam, hydraulics, power transmission, and fluid transfer.
- Utilize experience working with utilities such as compressed air, boilers, and trade waste.
What will help you succeed
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Have excellent customer service and communication skills
- Be highly collaborative and a team player
Nice to have (but not essential)
- Experience working on packaging equipment or FMCG experience in meat processing
- Experience in food manufacturing factories with knowledge of processes and hygiene requirements
- Some experience with equipment such as product filling, retorts/autoclaves, high-speed packaging (case packers, sealers, labellers, etc.), or check weighing/metal detectors
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.
Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.
We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, and Love ‘Em & Fussy Cat!
Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.
What’s next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: *******@realpetfoodco.com.au We look forward to hearing from you.
