Evolve is Australia's leading scientific and technical recruitment agency

About the company/role:Join a leading food processing operation and play a key role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes.Seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to lead shift operations, support team development, and champion continuous improvement across the plantsBased in regional VIC (close to Mildura)Permanent opportunityRelocation assistance available for the right candidate4-on-4-off rotating night and day shifts of 12 hours in length during the processing season, and assist in the maintenance shed during the off-seasonKey Responsibilities:Lead and coordinate production activities to maximise throughput, minimise downtime, and achieve operational targets.Promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.Monitor plant performance, maintain accurate production records, and ensure product quality and traceability requirements are met.Develop, coach, and support team members through training, multi-skilling, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and lower operating costs.Assist with budget management, cost control, reporting, and capital expenditure planning.Conduct audits, enforce company policies and procedures, and maintain regulatory compliance.Support plant projects, maintenance initiatives, and serve as a key escalation point for major production issues. Skills/experience:Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, processing, or production environment.Must have fitting/welding qualifications and maintanence experienceStrong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.Experience with production reporting, quality systems, and budget management Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the Company: Our client is an established food manufacturer producing pastry, ready meals, slow-cooked products, soups and salads for major Australian retailers. About the Role: This full-time 9-month maternity leave contract will support the NPD team through the later stages of product development, with a focus on soups, meals and salads. You will manage smaller NPD projects, coordinate factory trials and ensure products are successfully handed over to production. Key responsibilities:Coordinating factory-scale trials and product launchesLiaising with production, operations, QA and chefsPreparing factory recipes, batch sheets and production handover documentsDeveloping photo standards, quality guides and manufacturing instructionsSupporting first production runs and troubleshooting scale-up issuesCompleting product specifications, trial reports and launch documentationAbout You:Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline2+ years of food manufacturing or NPD experienceExperience coordinating factory trials and product scale-upStrong technical documentation and production handover skillsExperience with short-shelf-life, chilled or meat products is highly regardedAdaptable, hands-on and willing to learnBenefits:Potential for future part-time work based on business needsMonday to Friday hours, generally between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, with flexibilityExposure to Woolworths’ NPD workflowDiscounted staff meals and on-site parkingIf you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the company: Our client is a leading Australian environmental services organisation operating industrial waste treatment. They are seeking a Tank Integrity Engineer / Inspector to manage the inspection, condition and ongoing maintenance of approximately 1,200 tanks across their Australian operations. About the role: This is a national, field-based role responsible for ensuring storage tanks remain safe, compliant and fit for service. You will coordinate inspections, review and interpret findings, prioritise safety-critical assets and make sure identified repairs and maintenance actions are completed. The ideal candidate will come from an engineering, asset integrity or inspection background, however experienced Boilermakers, Welders and Mechanical Fitters with strong tank experience will also be considered. Duties:Coordinate scheduled tank inspections across multiple Australian sites.Conduct and/or support internal and external tank inspections.Review inspection reports and interpret findings.Identify corrosion, leaks, weeping, deterioration and other integrity concerns.Prioritise safety-critical tanks and required maintenance actions.Recommend and coordinate tank repairs and maintenance.Maintain inspection schedules and compliance records.Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, contractors and inspection providers.Support repair activities and ensure identified actions are closed out.Manage different tank types and materials, including steel and polymer tanks.Ensure inspections and maintenance meet site safety and compliance requirements.Travel regularly to sites across Australia.Experience:Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or related discipline highly regarded, or a trade background such as Boilermaker, Welder or Mechanical Fitter with strong tank inspection/maintenance experience.Experience with industrial tanks, vessels, asset integrity, inspection or maintenance in oil & gas, refineries, fuel terminals, petrochemical, chemical processing, waste or heavy industry.Strong understanding of corrosion, deterioration and mechanical integrity, with the ability to interpret inspection findings and determine practical repair actions.Comfortable working in confined spaces and industrial environments with a strong safety focus and permit-to-work awareness.Able to work independently, coordinate across multiple sites, and travel nationally on a regular basis.Working Holiday Visa candidates with directly relevant tank, refinery, terminal or heavy-industry experience are also encouraged to apply, subject to applicable work-right conditions. Benefits:National role with exposure to a broad range of industrial assets.Travel throughout Australia with work-related travel expenses covered.Hands-on position with genuine ownership of tank integrity and maintenance.Opportunity to work within a large, safety-focused Australian organisation.Potential pathway to longer-term opportunities.If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the role:Join a global manufacturer supporting the Technical Service and Laboratory teams within the coatings industry.Hands-on role focused on product testing, investigations, and technical support.Ongoing contract opportunity based in Sunshine, Melbourne.Work closely with technical, laboratory, and commercial teams on customer-focused projects.Monday to Friday, standard working hours. About your duties:Perform colour matching, product testing and sample preparation activities.Assist with customer complaint investigations and product evaluations.Support new product trials, benchmarking, and development projects.Record, analyse, and document testing results.Prepare technical reports and summaries of findings.Support the successful delivery of small technical projects.Maintain laboratory housekeeping and follow all safety procedures.About you:Previous laboratory experience in a manufacturing, chemical, coatings, food, environmental, or related industry.Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Chem Engineering, Science or a related discipline preferred.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.Knowledge of paints, coatings, chemicals, or industrial manufacturing will be highly regarded.Strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.Apply!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the company: Our client is a leading Australian environmental services organisation operating complex waste treatment and resource recovery facilities. With a strong focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement, they are seeking a Project Engineer to support engineering projects at their Homebush/Newington operation. About the role: This is a hands-on, site-based Project Engineer position responsible for delivering plant upgrades, equipment installations and engineering modifications within an operating industrial facility.You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, contractors and suppliers to take projects from initial scoping and planning through to installation, commissioning and handover. Duties:Manage engineering projects from scope development through to commissioning and handover.Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and implementation plans.Coordinate contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.Support procurement, installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications and technical documentation.Monitor project costs, risks, milestones and quality.Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.Coordinate site works within an operational plant environment.Support plant shutdowns, upgrades and maintenance projects.Manage project documentation, variations and technical queries.Ensure projects comply with site safety and permit requirements.Skills/experience:Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical or similar.Previous Project Engineering experience within an industrial environment.3+ years experience delivering plant upgrades, equipment installations or brownfield projects.Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.Experience with commissioning and project handover.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Experience within waste, chemical processing, oil & gas, energy, manufacturing or heavy industry highly regarded.Culture & Benefits:Work on varied engineering and plant improvement projects.Hands-on role with exposure across the full project lifecycle.Join a collaborative and safety-focused site team.Potential pathway into a longer-term/permanent opportunity.If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the Role Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Brisbane's western suburbs, is seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to join their team on a casual ongoing basis for 6-12 months, working Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week. This role will support validation and qualification activities across maintenance/Engineering, Production and Packaging, providing technical expertise for equipment, facilities and systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Please note: Applicants will be required to successfully complete a medical assessment, drug screening and police check. Key ResponsibilitiesExecute equipment, facility and system validation and qualification activities.Develop and execute validation documentation, including URS, FS, Risk Assessments, IQ, OQ, PQ and validation reports.Support new equipment/system installations, upgrades and lifecycle management.Provide technical support for equipment changes and risk-based change management.Investigate and report deviations and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.Ensure activities comply with GMP/cGMP, company procedures and health and safety requirements. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will have:A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.Hands-on experience with equipment, facility and/or system validation and qualification.Experience with validation lifecycle documentation such as URS, FS, DS, IQ, OQ, PQ and Traceability Matrices.Experience working in a GMP manufacturing or highly regulated environment.Understanding of risk-based change management/change control.Strong technical writing, communication and organisational skills.Experience in Manufacturing and working with Project Management Systems. Apply Now If you think this could be the role for you, please apply now with a cover letter and detailed resume in Word format. For further information, please contact Simon Taylor at simon.taylor@evolvescientific.com.au.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Support automation, control systems for STEM industrial operationsDevelop PLC and C# software for process optimisationDrive scale-up from commissioning to production Process Controls Engineer role focused on automation, software development and process optimisation to support commercial-scale STEM manufacturing ops.About the company/role:Opportunity to join an innovative engineering and technology environment transitioning from R&D to commercial Silicon manufacturing.The Process Controls Engineer will support the design, programming, commissioning and optimisation of industrial control systems.Working closely with the Operational Technology Engineer, this role provides the interface between physical equipment and digital control systems.Key focus on improving process safety, efficiency, stability and repeatability while minimising manual intervention.Permanent Monday to FridayKey Responsibilities:Design, develop and maintain PLC software for industrial and research systems.Develop and support custom .NET/C# applications.Assist with specification, procurement, installation and commissioning of control equipment.Implement and support process automation and functional safety systems.Develop and maintain process monitoring tools, historian databases and dashboards.Produce and maintain technical documentation.Support continuous improvement, process optimisation and production scale-up activities.Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety and operational requirements.Due to government restrictions, Australian citizenship and ability to gain NV1 security clearance is essentialSkills/experience:Degree-qualified Engineer in Mechatronics, Biomedical, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.Several years of post-graduate industry experience within engineering, automation or manufacturing environments.Strong coding and software development capability is essential.Experience with PLC programming and industrial process automation.Experience with C#, WPF and Git.Knowledge of SCADA, HMI, Linux, Docker, InfluxDB, Grafana or industrial communications protocols would be advantageous.Experience within STEM industries such as medical devices, advanced manufacturing or industrial technology environments highly regarded.Strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills.Ability to work collaboratively while also operating autonomously.Culture/Benefits:Competitive salary package + incentivesExposure to cutting-edge automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.Opportunity to play a key role in commissioning and commercialisation projects.Collaborative technical team environment with strong career development potential.Lucas Heights locationHow to Apply: If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume. Please include in your CV that you are an Australian citizenship and able to gain government security clearance. PR /graduate visas are not able to apply.If you have any questions, please contact Susan on susan.macleod@evolvescientific.com.au. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

About the company/role:Growing and innovative agricultural-based companySeeking a Biogas Operator to join the growing teamBased close to GeelongWorking Tuesday - Saturday, fulltime hoursTraining provided Duties, but not limited to:Routine and consistent production equipment managementInstall, assemble and maintain mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, conveyors, etc)Perform routine maintenance and live emergency repairsOperate machinery, monitor performance and adjust equipment settings as neededSCADA and KPI review and responseAdhere to all OHS and environmental policies and procedures at all timesCollaborate with other fitters and operators to meet operational targets Skills/experience:Must have previous fitter and/or operator experience in plant operations or manufacturingStrong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experienceExperience within agricultural operations (highly advantageous)Strong work ethic with a positive and willing to learn attitudeStrong communication skillsGood IT skills Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).   Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.