Maintenance Technician / Fitter

Our client, a vertically integrated national horticultural business, is seeking a skilled and practical Maintenance Technician / Fitter to join its packing facility at Drinan, QLD.

This is an excellent opportunity for a trade-qualified mechanical fitter looking for a varied, hands-on role within an established and growing agricultural business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing packing line machinery and associated mechanical equipment. Working within a small maintenance team, you'll play a key role in minimising breakdowns, improving equipment reliability and keeping production running efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing mechanical faults and undertaking servicing and repairs.
• Maintaining and repairing packing line machinery and equipment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machinery efficiency and reliability.
• Guiding team members and contractors on correct machinery operation.
• Following safety procedures and maintain quality documentation.
• Other maintenance duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

About You

• Relevant mechanical trade qualifications, ideally as a Fitter (General) or Maintenance Fitter.
• Experience with packing lines or food processing machinery.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Welding and steel fabrication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• A proactive approach and strong commitment to safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• A current driver's licence.

What's on Offer

• $85,000 - $95,000 + super
• Join an established national horticultural business.
• Varied, hands-on mechanical maintenance work.
• Supportive, close-knit maintenance team.
• Overtime/travel opportunities during peak production periods.
• Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates.

The role requires flexibility to work additional hours and occasional Saturdays during peak production periods. Some travel to support maintenance activities at another packing facility in the Northern Territory will also be required during harvest.

Apply Now

Apply online with your resume and a cover letter by clicking “Apply”. For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Geoff Lucas on (08) 8201 9999. Reference number GL11608

The Lucas Group

For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.

Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au