At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What's on offer?
We are looking for a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Fitter to join Ridley AgriProducts at our Maroota site. If you have hands-on maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact on our Maintenance Department. We provide comprehensive training to equip you with all the skills needed for this challenging role. Ridley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive package with a range of employee benefits.
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out preventative maintenance activities on plant and equipment
- Respond to mechanical breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently
- Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical equipment
- Undertake welding, fabrication, and general fitting tasks
- Assist with plant upgrades, shutdowns, and project works
- Work collaboratively with maintenance and production teams
- Complete maintenance work safely and to a high standard
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased reliability
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment
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You will have
- Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter, Fitter & Machinist, or Welder/Boilermaker
- Experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, processing, or similar environments
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills
- Welding and fabrication experience highly regarded
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Ideal Candidate:
- Reliable and motivated tradesperson
- Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Takes pride in workmanship and safety
- Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How to apply
If you meet these qualifications, please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire during the interview process, and if selected, will need to undergo a pre-employment medical within 3 months of starting the role.
Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights.
There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.
We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.
