Maintenance Fitter

About Pace

At Pace Farm, we’re proud of our strong family values that have guided us since the 1970s. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into one of Australia’s largest egg producers, delivering the freshest, tastiest eggs nationwide. As the leading supplier of farm-fresh eggs and egg products, our mission is to continue setting the standard in the industry by valuing our people and equipping them with the skills to deliver top-quality products and service. With egg-citing growth and expansion on the horizon, now’s a great time to join us and be part of our continued success.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Fitter to join our team across our farming operations

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant and equipment in a fast-paced production environment. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, maintaining production output, and supporting a strong safety culture across the site.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
• Attending breakdowns, troubleshooting faults, and returning machinery to service quickly
• Conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurring equipment issues
• Maintaining and repairing conveyors, compressors, pumps, refrigeration and processing equipment
• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems
• Maintaining spare parts inventory and supporting cost control
• Participating in production, safety, and reliability meetings
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, HACCP, GMP and quality standards
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, manuals, and documentation
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors and suppliers
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to team development

What We’re Looking For

You are a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter with a proactive, safety-first approach and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

You will bring:

• Trade qualification (Fitter or equivalent)
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or food processing environments
• Strongfault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with plant equipment such as conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearmotors and refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and continuous improvement practices
• Experience working with HACCP, GMP or quality systems (highly regarded)
• Welding experience (MIG/TIG/ARC) is advantageous
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Commitment to workplace health, safety, and compliance

Why Join Pace Farm?

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters teamwork and growth.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Regular free product samples to enjoy.
• Complimentary flu vaccinations to support your well-being.

To find out more about us, visit https://www.pacefarm.com

Interested?

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please hit apply now and submit your resume, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Pace Farm acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age background, feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.