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We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.\nWithin the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.\nCulture and Benefits\nAt Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:\nRespect for Resources\nSpirit of Innovation\nPassion for People\nWe embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.\nSimplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.\nThe Perks\nOpportunity to work with a global leader in food manufacturing\nFully provided & laundered uniform, boots and PPE\nIncome Protection Insurance\nSoft tissue specialist appointments\nOn-site subsidised canteen\nOn-site parking\nSupportive team environment\nAbout Our Role\nCasual Maintenance Fitter opportunities - based at Simplot Ulverstone\nProvide mechanical expertise on monthly maintenance days + leave coverage\nBase rate of $52.73 p/h (incl. of 25% casual loading)\nFully supplied uniform, boots and PPE provided\nHere at Simplot Global Food, we're seeking applicants for the position Maintenance Fitter (Casual) for maintenance days and coverage opportunities at our Ulverstone based frozen potato product manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical, the Maintenance Fitter will provide mechanical fitting duties during monthly scheduled maintenance days, shutdowns and day work coverage (as required).\nSimplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community dating back to 1942, and our location on the banks of the Leven River is ideally situated close to the rich, fertile soils where our potatoes are grown. We process around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year, whilst employing over 450 people. Site capabilities / products include fries - coated & uncoated + different cuts, sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns in addition to 8 x automated packing lines. Our customers include the leading QSR chains, major and independent supermarkets in addition to the food service industry.\nWhat You Will Do\nParticipate and contribute to all site safety activities\nIdentify faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment\nInspect, test and maintain machinery & equipment in production areas and the wider plant\nPerform general plant and building maintenance work\nWork with a variety of food processing fixed plant incl. food preparation, cutting equipment, high speed packaging equipment, robots, pumping systems, conveyors and sorting equipment - ensuring maintenance per the schedule\nAssist with preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities\nWork in conjunction with other on-site trades (electricians + contractors) to ensure job scope is completed to a high standard specification\nContribute to continual improvement processes\nWork with automated equipment\nUse of MEX (CMMS) and other windows based systems\nAssist with annual site shut down maintenance activities\nAbout You\nPossess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace\nHold a current Cert III Engineering - Mechanical (or equivalent)\nAbility to provide annual leave coverage (with appropriate notice)\nDemonstrated experience with preventative, predictive, breakdown and corrective maintenance activities incl. fault finding and troubleshooting\nExperience in safety & quality systems and procedures\nPneumatics and hydraulics experience will be advantageous\nSound judgment and decision making ability\nPossess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills\nAbility to work proactively whilst unsupervised\nWillingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening\n\nPlease click on the \"Apply\" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).\nAPPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER 2026 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date\n\nJob Requisition ID: 27905\nTravel Required:\nLocation(s): GF Plant - Ulverstone\nCountry: Australia\nSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 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