Mechanical Fitter

• Work in a CLEAN and DRY Manufacturing Site Close to Home
• Afternoon Shift = Work Life Balance
• Stable and Growing business

Real Pet Food Company has built a reputation for the freshest products you can find. Disrupting the market, we are serving real, locally sourced and manufactured pet food - wet, dry, fresh, chilled and treats. No one knows pets quite the way we do

We are a fast-growing, innovative FMCG Manufacturer with strong ethics and a love for keeping it real. Our success comes from having a great team of people behind some pet favourites with brands such as Billy & Margot, Farmers Market, Ivory Coat & Nature's Gift

About the role:

We are looking for a trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance team which has undergone significant transformation in recent months; reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of preventative and corrective maintenance as part of the factory maintenance team. The hours of work are typically Monday to Friday 2:55pm to 11:00pm and some overtime as required.

Essential selection criteria includes:

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Reliable, punctual and able to work autonomously
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Highly collaborative and a team player
• Demonstrated skills and experience in relation to safety including risk management

The ideal candidate (desirable but not essential):

• Experience working on packaging equipment or food manufacturing machinery
• Experience working in food manufacturing factories with an understanding of processes and hygiene requirements

What we're about
Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand's pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.

Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature's Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Love 'Em, & Fussy Cat

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.

What's next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you

You will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical and up to 2 interviews including a site visit. 2 references are also required as is evidence of your trade qualification.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity's not a buzzword here, it's in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That's why we're committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at:

Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process. We advise you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles.