Trade and Services

Tennyson, Brisbane, Australia

ATTENTION: Fitters, Electricians, Blow Moulders & Machine Ops

We are currently recruiting experienced operators and tradespeople for multiple roles across the plastics manufacturing sector in South Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Featured Role – Permanent Maintenance Supervisor / Hands-On Fitter | Yatala

We are seeking a hands-on Fitter with supervisory experience for a permanent position in Yatala.

• Australian-recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (or formally recognised overseas equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supervising a small team (previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience highly regarded)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• Experience with SAP or similar systems advantageous
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach
• Connect/Disconnect Licence preferred but not essential
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm | Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
• Base rate $50-$60 per hour + $2.50 Team Leader Allowance
• Approx. $104,000-$124,000 base + super (38-hour week)
• Overtime, call-back penalties and quarterly bonus scheme available
• Total earnings potential typically $110,000-$130,000+ per annum + super

Other Roles We Are Recruiting For:

1. Casual Maintenance Fitters / Machine Fitters

• Rates $50-$60 per hour depending on experience
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial machinery in plastics or FMCG manufacturing
• Mechanical aptitude, fault finding and preventive maintenance

2. Casual Industrial Electricians

• Rates $50-$60 per hour depending on experience
• Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing settings
• Fault finding, control systems, motors, VSDs and plant electrical maintenance

3. Permanent Blow Moulders / Die Setters / Process Technicians

• Hands-on experience with blow moulding or injection moulding machines
• Die setting, mould changes, process adjustments and troubleshooting

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in plastics manufacturing, packaging or FMCG industrial environments
• Strong safety focus and ability to work in high-volume production settings
• Reliability and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Full Australian work rights

Locations: South Brisbane and surrounding areas (including Yatala)

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Mix of permanent and casual opportunities
• Ongoing work with established manufacturers
• Opportunity for long-term placement
• Attractive work-life balance on selected roles (including early Friday finishes)

If you have relevant experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Fitter, Electrician, Blow Moulder or Die Setter in plastics manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply: Click Apply Now and submit your resume.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE LOCATED OVERSEAS – NO SPONSORSHIP

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Labourpower Recruitment Services | www.labourpower.com