Maintenance Fitter

Our company

Yates Group has been an integral part of our gardens for over 140 years. Home to household brand names such as Yates, Seasol, Munns and Hortico, the business is passionate about the magic a garden can create for your home. Our success is directly attributed to the passionate, innovative people in our business. If you are passionate about making a difference, we are the right environment for you! Yates Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally. 

Your role 

Based out at our Yates site in Mt Druitt and a key member of the maintenance team, this role is responsible for completing all maintenance and installation works to ensure the site performs at its peak each day.

Operating in a safety-focused environment, you’ll be tasked with ongoing maintenance and optimisation of plant equipment including maintaining raw material storage vessels, pumps, valves, transfer lines, mixers, filling lines, conveyors, powder handling equipment, robots and workshop equipment.

The role requires flexibility with working hours, ideally starting at either 6am or 7.30am to align with the shift times within our production site. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Breakdown and preventative maintenance, as well as fault diagnosis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Keeping mechanical and pneumatic spare part stock levels fulfilled
• Ability to work in an aged plant with non-automated equipment

Benefits  

• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support 
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually   
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs 
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth 
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.  
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs 
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships 

Skills & Experience  

• Mechanical Fitter trade certificate coupled with industrial mechanical maintenance experience
• Fabrication background (highly desirable)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a positive, flexible attitude to succeed
• Ability to operate in an autonomous capacity with strong time management skills 

Imagine a better place 

Yates Group is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it! 

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.  

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.  

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here. 

How to apply 

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!