Maintenance Fitter

11 hours ago

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Hazeldenes Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Permanent full-time role with great stability
  • Supportive team with high career progression opportunities
  • Highly attractive pay rates & great earning potential

Our Company

Incorporated in 1938, Hazeldene's Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation, and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.

At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have spread across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.

About the Role

The Hatchery Maintenance Employee plays a key role in supporting the maintenance of equipment and infrastructure within our high-performance Hatchery. You'll assist with preventative maintenance, routine repairs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping ensure our hatchery operates safely, efficiently, and in line with biosecurity standards.

This role suits someone hands-on, mechanically minded, safety-focused, and eager to learn. You'll be working closely with our Hatchery Maintenance Supervisor, receiving ongoing training, and developing skills across a unique mechanical and technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with preventative and routine maintenance of hatchery plant and equipment
  • Carry out minor repairs, adjustments, and basic mechanical tasks as directed
  • Support troubleshooting to minimise downtime and maintain equipment reliability
  • Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively
  • Perform maintenance tasks in line with schedules, SOPs, and safety standards
  • Provide accurate daily updates and complete required documentation
  • Follow all quarantine and biosecurity requirements
  • Participate in the maintenance call-out roster once trained
  • Work both independently and as part of a small, supportive team
  • Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and compliance

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Mechanically minded with hands-on maintenance or tool-use experience (any industry) - (Previous maintenance experience in farming, manufacturing, or similar roles will be highly regarded)
  • Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn new skills
  • Able to follow instructions, work safely, and solve basic equipment issues
  • Comfortable working with tools, equipment, and basic mechanical tasks
  • Willing to work within strict biosecurity and quarantine rules
  • A strong communicator who enjoys working in a team environment
  • Physically fit and able to work in a hatchery setting

Benefits

  • Attractive Pay Rates and supportive team environment.
  • Stable full-time employment in a specialised environment
  • Opportunities for career growth within a leading Australian FMCG company.
  • Staff discounts on delicious Hazeldenes products.
  • Onsite parking and modern facilities.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual who thrives in a dynamic team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter and take the next step in your career with Hazeldenes.

Applications are open to candidates with the right to work in Australia without restrictions or sponsorship. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.

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