Line Setter / Maintenance Fitter

About the role

A locally owned contract manufacturer of personal care and household products (liquids, gels, creams and lotions) is looking for an experienced Line Setter / Maintenance Fitter to support production during a busy pre-Christmas period. The role keeps batching, liquid filling and packaging equipment running reliably across the production lines, and is a day-shift position.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and run batching, liquid filling and packaging equipment across production lines
• Handle changeovers between product runs, breakdowns and preventative maintenance
• Shape the maintenance planning schedule and help set up systems for critical spare parts and inventory control
• Work with production leadership to reduce downtime and keep lines performing

Required profile

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, or a Mechanical Engineering background with a willingness to stay hands-on
• Experience in liquid batch-blending and filling operations; personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical or FMCG backgrounds are highly regarded
• Ability to start immediately and commit through to the Christmas break
• Full driver's licence and a safety-first approach

Required skills

• Strong line setting and changeover capability across varied products and pack formats
• Fault-finding and breakdown response skills
• Planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance
• Setting up or managing critical spares and inventory control systems
• Engineering mindset focused on root-cause analysis, reliability and continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal handover

To apply, candidates can contact the recruiter directly to discuss the position.