Maintenance Technician

**Introduction**:
About us
At PharmaCare, we inspire people to be the best, healthiest and happiest they can be. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We are home to some of Australia’s most well-known and trusted brands including Nature’s Way, Bioglan, Sambucol, Norsca, Brut, Skin Doctors, Naturopathica, KP24, Aquasun, Promensil, BioMedica, Medlab and many more.
PharmaCare has tripled its work force and production output over the last 3 years. Our rapid growth has seen massive investment committed to our operation with $20M planned over the next 24 months. Recent developments have seen the operation double its footprint with further expansion on the horizon.
Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based in Prestons, we live the life we promote.
We are family owned with a global reach, our products are found in pharmacies, supermarkets, department and variety stores all over the world.
Extras we know you’ll love
- Generous monthly product allowance to support your health and wellbeing
- Paid parental leave, subsidised health and salary continuance insurance
- Secure onsite parking
- Employee assistance/wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Leave loading
- A supportive, fun and collaborative working environment

**Description**:
About the role
Pharmacare Operations is seeking a motivated and results-driven Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing facility based in Prestons, working night shifts from Monday-Wednesday 6pm-6.40am.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for coordinating all machine-related operations in manufacturing and supporting infrastructure, ensuring efficiency while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role focuses on both routine maintenance, troubleshooting and advanced-level machine settings to keep operations running smoothly.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your key areas of accountability include, but not limited to:
Liaise with relevant individuals to ensure required machines are available and in acceptable condition.
Install & commission new machines.
Work with production team to complete technical aspects of machine setting.
Train Manufacturing Technicians in agreed skills so that they can support or complete less complex technical aspects of machine setting.
Plan and co-ordinate machine maintenance and machine setting activities to meet production targets.
Ability to source spare parts and maintenance consumables.
Maintain a process for managing inventory of maintenance materials.
Ensuring that the quality of the product and service within the factory is maintained at the highest possible standards.
Consult with the Engineering & Facilities Manager for all technical-related tasks.
Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
**Skills and Experiences**:
QUALIFICATION
- Mechanical Trade Qualifications
- Restricted Electrical Licence (desirable)
- Working at Heights Certificate (desirable)
- Confined Space Certificate (desirable)
- Forklift Licence (desirable)

EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance and machine setting, preferably in a TGA/GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Experience of machines in production process
- Experience in managing situations with tight quality and efficiency parameters
- Experience with machine installation & commissioning
- Experience with mechanical fault finding
- Experience with machining, welding, fabrication
- Basic use of Microsoft Office packages

What we offer
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company that is dedicated to making a difference in the Complementary Healthcare market.