Maintenance Technician

Join our LAP team at the Laverton Manufacturing Facility.Work for Australia’s most trusted agribusinessExtra day of leave with Nutrien Day

Why Nutrien Ag Solutions?

Loveland Agri Products is part of Nutrien Ag Solutions, supporting Australian agriculture through a range of proprietary agricultural products across plant nutrition, crop protection, adjuvants and seed treatments.

Nutrien is the world’s largest provider of crop nutrients, inputs and services with a strong distribution network of more than 1,600 retail outlets spanning across Australia, North America and South America.

In Australia, our organisation is supported by an extensive network of retail branches, franchises, members and agents. Our team are experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, water solutions, finance, insurance, merchandise and real estate.

What You'll Do:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep, repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems at our Laverton Manufacturing Facility. This role plays a practical part in keeping operations running safely, efficiently and in line with production needs by:

Conducting regular inspections, servicing and preventative/reactive maintenance across plant equipment.Responding to equipment failures and supporting the safe, timely restoration of operations.Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new and existing equipment.Maintaining accurate maintenance records, including work orders, permits, equipment logs and spare parts inventory.Working closely with production and manufacturing leaders to align maintenance activities with operational schedules.Supporting audits, engineering SOPs, training records and maintenance-related procedures.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant reliability, downtime and production efficiency.Maintaining supplier relationships and coordinating contractors required for plant activities.Ensuring maintenance activities comply with OH&S requirements and company standards for hazardous substances.

What You'll Bring:

Engineering degree in Mechanical and/or Fitter & Turner qualification.Minimum 5 years’ experience in the same or a similar maintenance role.Understanding of manufacturing or engineering processes and safety requirements.Forklift Licence and Yellow Card - EWPA Licence.Medium to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.Inventory management capability, attention to detail and clear communication skills.A safe working approach and practical problem-solving skills. Experience with MEX, fabrication, hot works or chemical manufacturing would be highly regarded.

What You'll Get:

A competitive remuneration and benefits packagePurchased leave scheme benefits.An additional day of leave – Nutrien DayGender neutral parental leave policyOpportunities to support community partnerships across our network.Be a member of a company committed to feeding the future.Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions.A culture of learning!

Are you a good match? Apply today!

At Nutrien, we’re committed to Feeding the Future. As a global leader in agriculture, we go further for Australian farmers, and we believe our people are our greatest asset! Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports sustainable farming and food production.

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Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. This role will remain posted until filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly; others will be notified via email at the end of the recruitment process. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted, ongoing working rights in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment background checks. Please note that unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Nutrien Ag Solutions is not liable for any received.