Your opportunity to join us at Thomastown

We are seeking a Maintenance Trade Assistant with mechanical or electrical background at our Further Processing site in Thomastown. The Maintenance Trade Assistant plays a vital supporting role within the maintenance function, contributing to the reliability, safety, and compliance of site operations. This position takes hands-on ownership of wastewater treatment activities, maintenance stores support, and day-to-day asset care - working closely with tradespeople, the stores team, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time role that will operate over our morning shift 6am – 2.30pm
• Flexibility required for early starts and weekend work as needed

Daily Tasks:

• Take ownership of all wastewater treatment plant activities, including daily operations and compliance checks.
• Conduct weekly site water meter readings and execute associated preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist the Maintenance Stores person with stock cycle counts, parts management, parts labelling, and consumable stocktakes.
• Support purchasing activities including raising purchase requisitions, receiving parts, and obtaining supplier quotes.
• Assist tradespersons during preventive maintenance activities, breakdowns, equipment setups, overhauls, and minor installations.
• Take ownership of daily cleaning, integrity checks, and performance validation of equipment including Revo drums.
• Conduct routine inspections of roof spaces and plant rooms, maintaining high housekeeping standards in these areas.
• Ensure maintenance areas are clean, safe, and well-organised at all times.
• Apply safety standards and quality assurance practices across all maintenance and repair activities.
• Identify and escalate Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards, and risks in a timely manner.

You will bring to this role:

• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• Current forklift licence, scissor lift ticket, and White Card (Construction Induction).
• Sound interpersonal skills - able to communicate and collaborate effectively with maintenance, production, QA, and safety stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the role and the broader maintenance function.
• Competency in basic computer use, including work order and requisition systems.

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good.