Maintenance Technician

Description
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About Pace
At Pace Farm, we're proud of our strong family values that have guided us since the 1970s. From humble beginnings, we've grown into one of Australia's largest egg producers, delivering the freshest, tastiest eggs nationwide. As the leading supplier of farm-fresh eggs and egg products, our mission is to continue setting the standard in the industry by valuing our people and equipping them with the skills to deliver top-quality products and service. With egg-citing growth and expansion on the horizon, now's a great time to join us and be part of our continued success

About The Role
In this hands-on maintenance role, you will conduct preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment, ensuring smooth operations within the grading and warehouse areas. You'll respond to breakdowns and liaise with the team to troubleshoot issues efficiently. Your tasks will include refurbishing parts, cleaning machinery, and maintaining a tidy working environment. You'll provide regular reports to the Site Manager and actively participate in daily, weekly, and monthly production meetings. Additionally, you'll monitor spare parts and consignment stock levels while adhering to all safety and quality policies. As part of a rotating roster, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining operational efficiency and contributing to a positive team dynamic.

What You'll Do

• Conduct preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment
• Maintain and repair plant and equipment within the Grading and Warehouse areas
• Attend to breakdowns and provide liaison with the Team
• Refurbish parts when require.
• Clean machine and associated parts as required
• Provide regular reports to Site Manager
• Actively participate in daily/weekly/monthly production meetings
• Ensures all checks are carried out and all paperwork is filled in correctly
• Monitor spare parts and consignment stock levels
• Maintaining a clean working environment
• Report on any safety issues and hazards identified in the conduct of the assigned tasks
• Work as part of a rotating roster including weekends

About You
Are you ready to step into a hands‑on maintenance role where your attitude matters more than your current qualifications? While holding a Trade Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field is preferred, it's not essential — if you've got the drive, we can train you up down the track. Whether you're experienced in industrial maintenance or looking to build your skills, your problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail will help you succeed as you carry out preventative maintenance on plant and equipment. You enjoy working in a team‑oriented environment and bring a proactive approach to every task. Experience in food production is a bonus, but what matters most is your commitment to safety, quality, and learning. With reliable transport and a can‑do attitude, you're ready to tackle challenges and grow with us.

What We're Looking For

• Trade Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent (preferred, but not essential).
• OR a willingness to learn — full training provided for the right candidate.
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to carry out preventative maintenance on plant and equipment (training offered).
• Familiarity with food production environments (preferred but not essential).
• Effective team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptability to work in various conditions, including wet or dirty environments.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster, including weekends.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with OH&S policies.
• Own reliable transport.

Accommodation Available
We're happy to offer accommodation for the right candidate, if required. Let's talk more about this during the hiring process.

Why Join Pace Farm?

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Access to continual learning and development
• Free products

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Interested?
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please hit apply now and submit your resume, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Pace Farms acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age background, feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Company Overview
Pace Farm – home of the enjoyable egg. We've been providing Australia with the freshest and tastiest eggs since the 1970s. Since then, we have grown into one of the largest egg producers in Australia. Pace Farm is a leading Australian owned supplier, marketer and distributor with a diverse range of farm fresh eggs and egg products.