Maintenance Fitter

Relocation assistance and competitive salary

• Join one of Australia's leading food production companies
• Work with industry-leading plant and equipment

Join a leading force in the meat processing industry through a unique partnership between Kilcoy Global Foods and Trade Assist New Zealand.

We're seeking experienced Maintenance Fitters / Engineers who are ready to take their career to the next level across Kilcoy's world-class Australian facilities. they will play a vital role in ensuring the outgoing performance and reliability of the plant operations.

Whether you're based in New Zealand and ready to make the move, or already in Australia and looking for your next challenge - this is an opportunity to work for one of the industry's most respected names.

In this hands-on position, you'll be responsible for delivering both reactive and preventative maintenance across the facility to reduce downtime and optimise the performance of mechanical assets. You'll work closely with engineering and production teams to support safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

• Provide timely reactive and preventative maintenance support to minimise lost production time
• Ensure optimal utilisation of current and future mechanical assets
• Comply with all relevant workplace health & safety regulations, quality standards, and legislative requirements
• Maintain a solid understanding of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Complete maintenance tasks efficiently, with a focus on budget, utility, and consumable efficiency
• Support Engineering and Production Managers/Supervisors in making informed decisions around equipment shutdowns, based on risk management principles

In an ideal world, the perfect person will:

• Have working rights in Australia already. We will not be looking to sponsor anybody for this role.
• Trade-qualified maintenance or mechanical engineering background
• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or processing environment (meat or FMCG preferred)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Solid understanding of compliance, SOPs, and plant safety standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Flexible approach with a can-do attitude

On offer is:

• Full-time stable employment with a high-performing team
• Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience
• relocation package available
• Opportunities for growth and upskilling
• Work with industry-leading plant and equipment
• A supportive, safety-first work culture

This is your chance to work for a global food solutions leader and take your skills abroad. If you're experienced and looking for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.