Maintenance Trades Assistant
Job No:
FHT1135
Location:
Tatura
- 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 over 350 employees.
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be is responsible for the maintenance of plant, equipment and buildings ensuring all tasks are performed in a safe, productive and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities include:
Working in small team, your key responsibilities will be:
- Conduct and carry out the maintenance of plant, equipment and buildings as specified on the work order.
- Conduct and carry out schedule preventative maintenance.
- Operation of plant and equipment as part of completing tasks
- Report on workshop inventory
- Maintain maintenance records on the allocated system
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for plant and equipment
The successful candidate will possess:
- A current driver’s license.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- A high commitment to following safe work practices
- Irrigation experience is desirable
- Mig and Arc Welding knowledge and experience is also advantageous
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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.