At Ridley, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. For over 30 years, Ridley has been a cornerstone of Australian agriculture, committed to delivering high-quality products while cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What's on offer?
We are looking for a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Fitter with at minimum a restricted electrical license to join Ridley AgriProducts at our Narangba site. If you have hands-on maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact on our Maintenance Department. We provide comprehensive training to equip you with all the skills needed for this challenging role. Ridley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive package with a range of employee benefits.
The Role
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, maintenance team and production team, you will:

• Work on various manufacturing equipment
• Ensure safety and efficiency in plant operations
• Perform both time-critical breakdown repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks
• Schedule maintenance activities to meet production targets and minimize downtime
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and plant reliability

Experience with computer-based maintenance programs is desirable
You will have

• A mechanical trade qualification (essential) and relevant tickets
• Queensland Restricted Electrical License
• Experience with preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and breakdown repairs
• Experience with PLCs and variable speed drives
• Safety-focused with good communication skills
• Proficient computing skills; experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS
• Install machine enhancements and appropriately test parts to meet product specifications
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively communicate
• Over 2 years of industry experience, including working with manufacturing and maintenance teams
• Current valid drivers licence and forklift license (HRW)

How to apply
If you meet these qualifications, please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire during the interview process, and if selected, will need to undergo a pre-employment medical within 3 months of starting the role.
Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.