Mentholatum Australasia is part of a global organisation that manufactures and markets high-quality healthcare products worldwide. Products span a diverse range of categories including topical pain relief, skin care, lip care, laxatives, and nail care. Our iconic brands include Deep Heat, Hada Labo Tokyo and Laxettes.
Our vision is simple: making people's lives healthier and happier. We value trust, integrity, collaboration, and being our best — and we're looking for someone who brings the same mindset to how they work every day.
About the role
Reporting to the Plant Engineer at our site in Scoresby, as our permanent afternoon shift Maintenance Fitter, you'll be the first responder for equipment issues on shift—troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to minimise downtime and protect product quality and compliance. You'll also conduct changeovers and help line staff return to safe operation quickly.
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance on manufacturing & packaging equipment
- Mechanical fault-finding and effective repairs to reduce downtime
- Maintain/repair process plant: pumps, valves, pipework, conveyors and mechanical systems
- Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Support installs, commissioning, modifications and upgrades
- Keep accurate maintenance records and follow SOP/cGMP and safety isolation practices
What you'll bring:
- Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter / Fitter & Turner or equivalent)
- Current Restricted Electrical Worker's Licence
- 5+ years' maintenance experience in a GMP environment with automated packaging (food/pharmaceutical manufacturing highly regarded)
- Strong fault-finding/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance capability
- Ability to read drawings/manuals and follow SOPs; comfortable with maintenance documentation/CMMS
- Safety-first approach (LOTO) and clear communication with production teams
- Nice to have: TIG welding/polishing, forklift/high-risk licences
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Please note you must be available for a hybrid shift (12pm-8.15pm) for the first 4 weeks for training.
Maintenance Fitter - Afternoon Shift employer: Mentholatum Australasia
Mentholatum Australasia is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Brand Manager, you'll have access to extensive professional development opportunities, allowing you to grow your skills while working on impactful campaigns for well-known brands like Deep Heat and ICE. The company values employee well-being and provides a supportive environment where your contributions directly influence the success of the pain portfolio.
