Maintenance Fitter

**Your Impact**

Take advantage of the chance to be a part of the team at Carlton & United's iconic Abbotsford Brewery We have an incredible opportunity for a specialised Utilities Maintenance Fitter to join our team. Working with our utilities department you will be a technical resource ideally with experience in Boiler/Steam, Refrigeration & heavy industrial pumps/compressors.

This role will see you work alongside other technicians, mechanical and electrical specialists and operators to ensure we deliver on our vision to bring enjoyment and connection to everyday moments in life.

Please note: This role will require the ability to work on a 24/7 rotating shift structure on both day and night shift.

**Key responsibilities**
- Ensuring that the plant and all machinery/equipment is working to 100% to maximise throughput and efficiency.
- Diligently conducting planned maintenance inspections and successfully completing preventative maintenance activities.
- Recommending enhancements to optimise maintenance processes through a continuous improvement mindset.
- Effectively guiding and collaborating with others as needed to optimise resource utilisation and minimise any potential losses caused by downtime.
- Support of the day-to-day production team to achieve performance targets by leveraging your expertise and experience to swiftly identify and rectify faults, even under demanding circumstances.
- Engage in problem-solving activities, utilising tools such as the 5 WHYs technique, to effectively identify and eliminate root causes when issues arise.
- Collaborating closely with the maintenance manager and maintenance planners to proactively address and resolve safety-related issues and risks concerning the plant and equipment, while also ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues, including the use of correct PPE, conducting pre-task risk assessments and ensuring accurate reporting of safety incident/injuries.

**About You**
- You are a trade qualified fitter ideally with experience in Boiler/Steam, Refrigeration & heavy industrial pumps/compressors.
- Confined space, working with heights experience preferred.
- You have demonstrated your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, preferably within the FMCG sector (experience in food/beverage industry is highly valued).
- You have a strong commitment to safety, ensuring the well-being of both yourself and your team by adhering to processes and guidelines.
- You excel at performing repetitive tasks with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on maintaining high quality standards.
- You have a problem-solving mindset, capable of making decisions and thinking creatively to offer innovative solutions.
- You have a track record of being adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft programs, and a familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). SAP experience highly regarded.

**Why Us?**
- A generous hourly rate
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Staff discounts on products and yes you get free beer
- Other perks: Free on site parking, discounted BUPA health insurance, BeFit, generous leave policies

**About Us**

Carlton & United Breweries is a proud part of the Asahi Beverages family. Carlton & United Breweries brews Australia’s most iconic and loved beers, including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Great Northern, Pure Blonde, Carlton Dry, Melbourne Bitter, Crown Lager, Cascade Premium Light and Matilda Bay.

Our stable of brands includes global premium brands such as Corona, Budweiser, and Hoegaarden along with our most recent additions: leading craft brands 4 Pines, Pirate Life and Balter. We are also leaders in innovation, with our diverse range including the non-alcoholic Carlton Zero, aluminium-only wine company Riot Wine Co. and Lexington Hill Cocktail Club.

We trace our origins to the mid-nineteenth century when we first brewed Victoria Bitter and even earlier to the Cascade Brewery, which was established in 1824 and commenced brewing in Tasmania in 1832. We employ more than 1,700 people at our six Australian breweries and various offices around Australia.

Carlton & United Breweries is committed to the responsible consumption of alcohol, including working to reduce harmful drinking practices in Australia. We were a founding member of DrinkWise and are one of its largest financial contributors.