At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our farming operations running smoothly by maintaining and repairing equipment.
- Company: Join Pace Farm, a leading Australian egg producer with strong family values.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4 days on, 4 days off roster and ongoing career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Regular free product and a collaborative work culture await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive team while enjoying a regional lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter with problem-solving skills and experience in industrial environments.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
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.
Description
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
Join Pace Farm as a Maintenance Fitter and play a vital role in keeping our farming operations running at their best.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be based at our Kerang site in regional Victoria, working 4 days on, 4 days off roster in a hands‑on role maintaining and repairing plant and equipment across our farming operations.
You’ll help minimise downtime, drive preventative maintenance initiatives and support safe, efficient operations, making a real impact every day while working as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- What You’ll Do
- 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
About You
Do you take pride in fixing problems before they become bigger ones and enjoy being the person others can rely on?
You're a trade-qualified Maintenance Fitter who takes ownership, thinks ahead and genuinely cares about doing the job right the first time.
You thrive in a hands‑on environment where no two days are the same, enjoy solving problems, value safety and work well as part of a supportive team.
You're always looking for better ways of doing things, build strong relationships and take pride in the quality of your work.
Whether you already work in agriculture or you're looking to bring your maintenance expertise into a growing farming business, this is your opportunity to enjoy a hands‑on maintenance role in a thriving regional agricultural environment.
- What We’re Looking For
- Trade qualification (Fitter or equivalent)
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing or food processing environments
- Strong fault-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?
- Collaborative, supportive and down‑to‑earth team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a leading agricultural business
- Working a 4 days on, 4 days off roster
- Opportunity to enjoy a regional lifestyle in Kerang, with Swan Hill and Echuca nearby
- Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities
- Regular free product to enjoy
- To find out more about us, visit Pace Farm
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.
Company Overview
Pace Farm – home of the enjoyable egg.
We've been providing Australia with the freshest and tastiest eggs since the 1970s.
Since then, we have grown into one of the largest egg producers in Australia.
Pace Farm is a leading Australian owned supplier, marketer and distributor with a diverse range of farm fresh eggs and egg products.
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Maintenance Fitter – Kerang employer: Pace Farm
At Pace Farm, we pride ourselves on our strong family values and commitment to employee well-being, making us an exceptional employer in the egg production industry. Our collaborative work culture fosters teamwork and growth, while our beautiful regional location offers a supportive environment for relocation. With ongoing learning opportunities and a focus on animal welfare, joining our team as a Farm Manager means being part of a meaningful mission that truly makes a difference.
