Experienced Maintenance Fitter – Poultry Processing

2 weeks ago


Cavan, South Australia Gourmet Poultry Full time

Short Description

Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong fault‑finding skills needed at Gourmet Poultry's Adelaide processing plant. $110k‑$120k pa + shift allowances. Must hold forklift licence and be ready to work in a fast‑paced food‑processing environment.


About Us

At Gourmet Poultry, we're committed to delivering premium poultry products with precision, hygiene and engineering excellence. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility is a fast‑paced, safety‑first environment where uptime matters and every team member counts. If you're a mechanical‑trade professional who takes ownership of machinery performance and enjoys working in a manufacturing/food‑processing environment, you'll fit right in.


What You'll Do

  • Lead mechanical maintenance, repair and fault‑finding across production machinery (conveyors, pumps/valves, ancillary equipment).
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programmes and respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  • Assist with equipment installation, commissioning and upgrades/modifications.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, hygiene and WHS teams to ensure plant performance, food‑safety compliance and safe operations.
  • Maintain maintenance logs, parts usage, and monitor consumables/tools.
  • Work on a rostered shift basis (including early/late/night shifts) and respond to urgent maintenance requirements as needed.

What You'll Bring

  • Trade‑qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical or equivalent).
  • Minimum ~5 years' experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance role (food‑processing experience highly desirable).
  • Strong fault‑finding and mechanical skills: conveyors, hydraulics/pneumatics, pumps/valves, welding/fabrication advantageous.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and under pressure in a high‑throughput environment.
  • Comfortable working in cold/hygienic processing zones and adhering to food‑safety / bio‑security / WHS protocols.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Valid forklift licence (High Risk Work Licence – Class LF or equivalent) required.
  • Readiness for shift work and immediate availability preferred.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $110 k‑$120 k + shift allowances reflecting your experience and contribution.
  • A technically challenging role in a leading poultry‑processing business where your skills make a real impact.
  • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing food‑processing business.
  • Strong safety, team culture and supportive work environment.
  • Convenient site location at Cavan (Adelaide) with on‑site parking.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

  • Your trade qualification.
  • Your maintenance/fit‑out experience (especially in manufacturing or food processing).
  • Your availability and immediate start readiness.

Gourmet Poultry is committed to building an inclusive workforce. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered. Pre‑employment health screening may be required.



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