About the Company

Founded in 1927, KENT WORLDWIDE is a family-owned US company built around specialty ingredients and consumer brands. Over the years, the business has become known around the world for our strength in manufacturing and marketing.

In APAC, our ambition is to create joyful memories every day through our leading portfolio of Petcare and Food & Beverage products.

Our Petcare division delivers sustainable, natural solutions across cat litter, small animal bedding, bird seed, pet treats and supplements, and has experienced strong growth driven by innovation, organic expansion, and acquisition.

With seven manufacturing sites across Australia and the UK, and distribution in more than 20 countries, we employ over 300 people worldwide. Our products are trusted by pet owners for their effectiveness, quality, and focus on environmental wellbeing -values we continuously invest in and uphold. Our Dandenong South site is a key production hub, operating in a fast-paced, high-volume FMCG environment.

Why join us

• Secure, full-time role in a growing FMCG manufacturing business

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Real opportunity to own improvements and make an impact

• Competitive pay

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Fitter to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll play a critical role in minimising downtime, improving reliability, and supporting smooth production operations across the plant.

This is a hands-on role suitable for someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes ownership, and enjoys both reactive and preventative maintenance work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out preventative and routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment

• Diagnosing faults and performing breakdown repairs quickly and effectively

• Supporting installation of new machinery and upgrades

• Maintaining packing and palletising equipment

• Managing spare parts and maintenance records

• Working closely with production to keep lines running efficiently

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensuring all work meets WHS and Australian safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (or relevant engineering fabrication trade)

• Strong experience in maintenance within manufacturing/FMCG

• TIG/MIG welding experience (essential)

• Solid skills in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs

• Experience with packing / palletising equipment (highly regarded)

• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks

• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

• Team player with good communication skills

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a motivated Maintenance Fitter looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.