Afternoon Shift Supervisor - Mechanical 2-10pm

Job description

�� Maintenance Fitter / Supervisor – FMCG Manufacturing
�� Afternoon Shift | Permanent Full-Time
�� $50-57ph + 15% Shift Loading + OT + Long-Term Stability
�� Monday–Friday | 2:00PM–10:00PM

Looking for a stable maintenance role with consistent overtime and a strong team culture?

We’re recruiting for a well-established FMCG manufacturer experiencing strong growth and therefore looking to hire an experienced Maintenance Fitter / Supervisor to lead their afternoon shift team in a permanent role.
This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership position, working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while genuinely making an impact on equipment reliability and team performance.
  
✅ What You’ll Be Doing
  • Preventative & breakdown maintenance across production machinery
  • Fault finding and troubleshooting mechanical equipment
  • Working on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors & pneumatics
  • Leading and supervising a team of 4 maintenance fitters on afternoon shift
  • Allocating daily work and supporting effective shift prioritisation
  • Ensuring breakdown response is efficient and downtime is minimised
  • Supporting plant upgrades and continuous improvement projects
  • Driving safety standards and best practice across the shift
  • Completing maintenance reporting through CMMS systems
  • Working closely with production, engineering, and day shift maintenance teams
  
✅ What We’re Looking For
  • Trade Qualified Maintenance / Mechanical Fitter
  • Proven manufacturing or FMCG maintenance experience
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience (or ready to step up)
  • Experience in high-speed automated manufacturing environments highly regarded
  • Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capability
  • Confident communicator with the ability to lead a small team
  • Hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
  • Safety-first mindset and reliable team player
  
�� What’s On Offer
  • Permanent full-time role with a growing and stable business
  • Excellent hourly rate + regular overtime available
  • Afternoon shift roster: Monday–Friday, 2:00PM–10:00PM
  • Lead a team of 4 technicians in a supportive environment
  • Clean, modern, and highly automated production facility
  • Strong leadership support and long-term career progression opportunities
  • Genuine job security with ongoing investment in the site
 
If you’re looking for a solid maintenance leadership role with a reputable FMCG manufacturer, apply now or contact Rose on 0404 311 860 for a confidential chat.