Trade Assistant Maintenance Department

• Opportunity for a Trade Assistant to join our team.
• Full-time permanent position offering security and stability. 
• Join a rapidly growing, family-owned business.
• Challenging experiences where no two days are the same.

About the Organisation

Flavorite is the largest Australian glasshouse producer of fresh fruit and vegetables and a leader within the Horticulture Industry.  We have an innovative and sustainable approach to farming and are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

We are committed to supporting great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 

With several Flavorite sites located across Victoria, this role is based at our Tatura location which currently employs up to 250 employees.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be primarily responsible for undertaking tasks related to the maintenance of plant, equipment and buildings ensuring tasks are performed in a safe, productive and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities include:

Working in small team, your key responsibilities will be:

• Assist with the maintenance of plant, equipment and buildings as specified on the work order.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Operation of maintenance equipment
• Provide 24-hour support to staff and farm in alarm and emergency situations.

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The successful candidate will possess:

• A current driver’s license.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• A high commitment to following safe work practices.
• Irrigation experience (desirable)
• A good level of fitness with the ability to undertake physical and repetitive work.

This position will suit someone with an agriculture/mechanical background who likes to tinker. Further, if you think you would be a good fit for our team, we look forward to hearing from you.