Maintenance Fitter

Join Vanguard Laundry, a well-established commercial laundry in Toowoomba where operational excellence meets social purpose. As a Maintenance Fitter you’ll play a pivotal role in the laundry process, keeping our equipment well maintained and running efficiently. But this is also a chance to help drive meaningful change in the community and contribute to our mission of empowering beyond barriers.

**About us**

Vanguard Laundry provides a high-quality laundry and linen service while providing transitional employment opportunities for those who have faced complex barriers to employment. We do everything with heart because we know that our happy customers help us to empower the lives of many.

Our **purpose** is to empower beyond barriers.

Our **vision** is employment for everyone.

Our **values** are accountability, empowerment, inclusivity, quality and safety.

**The role**

As a full-time **Maintenance Fitter** you will provide essential support to the production process by ensuring the optimal maintenance and operation of our commercial laundry equipment. This role involves a variety of hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.

Our laundry has a variety of equipment involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components so a variety of trade backgrounds may see you excel. For example you may be a qualified fitter and turner, mechanic or electrician. In this role you'll need to be a fast learner and a great problem-solver willing to take on a variety of tasks to support the team.

You will be managed and supported by the Operations Manager and work alongside the Laundry Supervisors. You will also have access to our external contractors and the equipment manufacturers for support and guidance.

If you're ready to play a critical role in our vision of employment for everyone, we invite you to join us as at Vanguard Laundry.

**How will you do this?**
- Work collaboratively with the supervisors to ensure efficient laundry operations and prompt resolutions to equipment issues.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance/cleaning on machinery.
- Report on equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Uphold workplace health and safety standards and promote a positive work environment
- General handyman, building maintenance and external environment tasks.
- Assisting in the installation of new equipment as required.

**Why you’ll love working here**
- Not-for-Profit salary sacrificing up to $15,900 p/a + $2,500 on meals/entertainment - save tax and boost your take-home pay
- A flexible, supportive employer and team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Paid first aid and mental health first aid
- Have a real impact on the lives of people who face complex barriers to work

**About you**

We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified tradesman who's confident to autonomously manage a variety of tasks. You thrive in a dynamic environment and will be confident troubleshooting and problem solving under pressure.

**Qualifications**
- A trade qualification ideally as either fitter and turner, mechanic or electrician (Essential)
- Drivers license (MR highly regarded)

**Experience**
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and/or repairing industrial equipment (desirable)

Vanguard Laundry's standard operating hours are currently 6am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-12pm on a Saturday. You would work a roster of hours to be negotiated based on business needs as well as your flexibility requirements.

Applicants seeking part-time hours will also be considered.

If you like what we do and think you have something to offer, please apply.

Applications will be assessed as they are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Licence/Certification:

- trade qualification (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person