Maintenance Technician

At Flavorite, we’re proud to be Australia’s largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute, and supply high-quality produce both nationally and internationally, driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation. The driving force behind our story is our people. With over 1,200 team members across our sites, we’re passionate about supporting personal growth and career development. Our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way. We foster a safe, inclusive, and connected environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute and grow alongside us. We invest in innovation, growth, and most importantly, our people!

Flavorite is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team on a Monday to Friday basis, with participation in an on-call roster every 6-8 weeks. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in keeping plant, equipment, and buildings running safely and efficiently.

• Maintain fixed and mobile plant, equipment, and buildings in line with work orders via the CMMS (MEX) system
• Fabricate and assemble metal components with precision, ensuring correct fit, clearance, and alignment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in plant and equipment
• Source and procure required parts and materials efficiently
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and respond promptly to critical breakdowns
• Safely operate a range of maintenance plant and equipment
• Participate in a roster to provide timely support during emergency breakdowns across the farm

The ideal candidate brings strong technical maintenance capability, sound diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and a reliable, safety-first work ethic. You have excellent attention to detail, can work autonomously as well as within a team, and take ownership of the quality of your work. Your positive attitude, adaptability during changing priorities, and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable maintenance outcomes make you a valuable member of the maintenance team.

Here’s what will help you succeed:

• Be a qualified Fitter and Turner, Fitter Welder, Boilermaker, Mechanical Fitter, or hold a similar trade qualification, or demonstrate relevant experience
• Demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Experience with CMMS MEX, or similar software system, a forklift license and EWP ticket is highly desirable
• Flexible with weekend work when necessary, during emergency breakdowns

At Flavorite, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

We’re growing – That means you can too! We’re expanding beyond 100 hectares in the next five years and we’re growing careers just as fast. Whether you’re upskilling, stepping up, or chasing new goals, we’re here to grow with you.

Flavorite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.