Join One of Australia's Largest Beverage Manufacturers
At Nu-Pure Beverages, we're proud to be Australia's largest privately owned beverage manufacturer, producing 100% Australian-made beverages enjoyed by consumers nationwide.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Shift Technician to join our high-performing Maintenance team at our Truganina manufacturing facility.
If you're an experienced tradesperson who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working with modern automated equipment, this is an opportunity to join a growing Australian manufacturer where you'll play a vital role in keeping production running safely, efficiently and reliably.
Why Join Nu-Pure?
- Work with modern automated manufacturing equipment
- Permanent full-time role with a stable and growing Australian business
- Competitive salary plus applicable shift penalties
- Exposure to high-speed FMCG manufacturing environments
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across a national manufacturing business
- Employee Referral Program
- Novated leasing options
- Medibank Private Health Insurance discounts
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance, reliability and safety of our production equipment across a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams, you'll troubleshoot equipment issues, minimise downtime and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance.
This role offers exposure to a diverse range of manufacturing equipment and automated production systems within a fast-paced food and beverage environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime
- Complete preventative, planned and corrective maintenance activities
- Diagnose and rectify faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation systems
- Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities
- Support production line changeovers and equipment start-ups
- Maintain maintenance records, work orders and spare parts inventory through our maintenance management system
- Work closely with Production teams to maximise equipment performance and uptime
- Coordinate maintenance contractors when required
- Promote safe work practices and compliance with workplace health and safety requirements
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP and food safety standards
- Contribute to a positive team culture focused on accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Electrician or similar trade
- Experience working within FMCG, food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, packaging, plastics or other automated production environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
- Experience maintaining high-speed manufacturing equipment
- Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach to workplace safety and continuous improvement
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Highly Regarded
- Restricted Electrical Licence
- Experience within beverage, food or packaging manufacturing
- Experience with bottling, filling, conveying, packaging, palletising or automated production systems
- Experience supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement projects
Work Pattern
This position operates on a rotating 12-hour shift roster supporting our 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Roster Highlights:
- Work 7 shifts (84 hours) per fortnight
- Fortnightly rotation between day and night shift cycles
- Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm
- Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am
- Permanent full-time position
- Regular extended periods away from work
This roster provides the benefits of full-time employment while offering extended breaks between working blocks.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be currently based in Australia
- Must hold full Australian working rights
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
Apply Now
If you're looking for your next challenge in FMCG manufacturing and want to join a team that values safety, reliability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and become part of one of Australia's leading beverage manufacturers.
Nu-Pure Beverages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
