Maintenance Fitter

About the role

Lesaffre Australia Pacific is seeking an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join its plant maintenance team in Dandenong South. You will be responsible for keeping production equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently in a fast‑moving FMCG environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on plant equipment and building systems.
• Support implementation and adherence to quality, food safety, GMP and HACCP policies.
• Participate in health‑and‑safety activities, including confined‑space entry, lock‑out/tag‑out, and work at heights.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies as part of a call‑out roster.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles.

Required profile

• Australian legal right to live and work.
• Qualified Fitter and Turner with relevant certifications.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and on‑call shifts.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Qualified Fitter and Turner
• Experience with packing lines, pumps, motors, gearboxes, tanks and vessels
• GMP and HACCP awareness
• General machining – lathe and mill
• TIG welding
• LEAN principles
• Confined‑space and working‑at‑heights competency
• CMMS usage (desirable)
• Valid driver’s licence and forklift licence (desirable)

What we offer

• Company‑paid Life, TPD and Income Protection insurance
• Career progression within a global FMCG business
• Overtime opportunities and a collaborative, innovative work environment
• Visible projects and a dynamic, field‑focused team