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About company/role:Major food/beverage manufacturingBased in the Southeast suburbs of MelbourneSeeking recent graduates in Food Science or Chemistry6-month casual contract, strong potential to extendDay shift (6am-6pm), night shifts (6pm-6am) as required7-day fortnightly rosterImmediate start Duties, but not limited to:Collecting samples from manufacturing lineQC testing of raw materials and finished products using basic wet chemistry techniques (titrations, pH, brix, HPLC)Batch releaseAssisting with sensory evaluationsData entry and result compilationCheck and fill-in quality paperworkGeneral housekeeping and maintenance of labEnsure GMP standards Skills/experience:Tertiary education in Food science, Chemistry, or similarPrior experience in GMP regulated environment or laboratory is highly advantageousGood understanding of chemistry analytical skillsExcellent communication skills and time 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: This global organisation is well-known within the food manufacturing industry and is located in Harvey, WA. They are currently seeking a laboratory technician to join their team on a 3 month contract role with the potential to extend. You must be comfortable rotating between morning, afternoon and night shifts. *Morning: 6am to 2pm *Afternoon: 12pm to 8pm OR 4pm to 10pm *Night: 6pm to 2am About the role: As a laboratory technician you will perform timely and accurate preparation and testing of samples and record and communicate the results, to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory and an outstanding level of internal and external customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Quality Coordinator, your responsibilities may include:Foster a customer service mindset that is consistently applied to both internal and external stakeholders.Conduct testing in accordance with the established sample plan and standardised test methods.Accurately record sample data and test results in SAP.Communicate results to internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.Participate in daily taste panel evaluations for all products manufactured (sensory evalution).Appropriately release or hold products using the correct documentation and procedures.Support production teams in achieving 95%–100% conformance to product specifications.About you: A Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science, Chemistry or closely related discipline) or Certificate or Diploma in a relevant disciplineDetailed understanding of HACCP and the ability to perform basic laboratory analysisReliable and good work ethic Great attention to detailExcellent communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment How to Apply: Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa. For more information please call Joanna on 0452 386 583 or John on 0416 815 890. How to Register with Evolve: For upcoming positions please click on the "Apply Now" button. By applying to any of our roles you will also be registered for future positions unless you request not to be. Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment? Evolve is an award-winning agency specialising in scientific/technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Health Services, Life Sciences, Mining and more.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 company/role:Major pharmaceutical companyBased in the Northern suburbs4-month casual contract, fulltime hoursHybrid position (3-4 days onsite)Immediate start Duties/responsibilities:Provide real‑time review and approval of eGMP records during manufacturing, QC, or warehouse operations.Review and validation of protocolsQuality and validation related documentation reviewUse MES, SAP, VIVA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other QA systems daily.Contribute to updates and development of SOPs, protocols, and other GMP documents.Apply root‑cause analysis and risk‑based decision‑making.Liaise effectively with operations and other stakeholder departments. Skills/experience:Bachelor of Science or EngineeringMust have prior experience in a QA or ValidationPrior experience in technical writing, document review and stakeholder engagementExcellent written and verbal commuinication skillsHigh attention to detail 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/role: Our client is a well-established food manufacturing business based in Wetherill Park, supplying ready-to-eat crumb and biscuit products to major customers. They are seeking a hands-on Process Improvement Engineer to stabilise and optimise their biscuit manufacturing line. This is a full-time, 6-month onsite contract, focused solely on driving measurable improvements across throughput, quality, waste reduction, GMP compliance and operator capability. This role has strong leadership backing and the potential to convert to permanent depending on project success. Duties:Conduct deep-dive process mapping and loss analysis across the full biscuit lineIdentify bottlenecks, reliability gaps and root causes of wasteImprove equipment uptime (MTBF/MTTR) in collaboration with MaintenanceValidate and reset process control parameters (oven profiles, dough, bake time, cooling, milling)Implement quick wins to stabilise output and reduce variationReduce scrap, dump stock and customer complaintsStrengthen GMP, hygiene and ready-to-eat food safety standardsImprove microbiological performanceDevelop SOPs, start-up/shutdown procedures and troubleshooting guidesEstablish SPC control charts and critical process parametersBuild operator capability through structured training and coachingDevelop skills matrices and competency frameworksDeliver KPI dashboards and final sustainability handover pack Skills/experience: Qualifications in Engineering, Food Science or ManufacturingExperience in food manufacturing (bakery or thermal processing highly regarded)Strong process control and troubleshooting capabilityExperience improving throughput and reducing defects/wasteStrong GMP and food safety knowledge (ready-to-eat preferred)Hands-on approachDemonstrated ability to reduce variation and improve consistencyHACCP / Food Safety certificationLean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement exposure You are practical, data-driven, comfortable working across shifts when required, and motivated by delivering measurable operational results, not just reports.  Culture & Benefits:High-visibility project with direct leadership supportGenuine opportunity to unlock measurable P&L improvementCollaborative environment across Production, Maintenance and QAStrong potential for role expansion or permanencyCompetitive salary package 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 company/role: Our client is a Gelato ingredient and pre-mix manufacturer who supplies who supplies high-quality ingredients to well-known food service chains. Their site is based in Western Sydney and they are seeking a Sales & Technical manager to join their team in a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fully-office based role with a reasonable amount of travel involved. The role will report directly to the National Sales Manager and will have 3 direct reports. The ideal background for this role is someone who comes from a Chef/ Kitchen background with hands-on experience with dairy/ gelato products.  Duties:Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customersIdentify new business opportunities and expand the customer baseNegotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements in line with company strategyTrack sales performance, forecast demand, and report on market trendsDevelop a deep understanding of the production process, flavour profiles, and ingredient standardsProvide guidance to customers and resolve any technical issuesSupport the development of new flavours by relaying customer feedback and market insightsWork closely with procurement and production to ensure orders, volumes, and delivery schedules align with customer needsSkills/experience: Professional background as a chef, pastry chef, or in a commercial kitchen environmentStrong understanding of food production, flavour development, and ingredient qualityPrevious experience in sales, account management, or customer‑facing rolesExcellent communications skills when dealing with customers and cross-functional team membersComfortable negotiating pricing, managing objections, and supporting long‑term relationshipsStrong attention to detail, especially when coordinating orders, deliveries, and customer requirementsPassion for high‑quality food and a genuine interest in flavour, craftsmanship, and innovationApply!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 Claire on 61 2 8071 4290. 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 Evolve Scientific are currently searching for an experienced Maintenance Technician (Fitter) within one of our manufacturing clients. Based in the inner-western suburbs, this will be a 1-month-long contract position with the potential for overtime when available. (Working holiday visas are welcome to apply) About the role: Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer (Fitter), you will be in charge of continuous & thorough upkeep of all production machinery across the manufacturing facility. This will include, but is not exclusive to, preventative maintenance, overhauls, small project work & fabrication work with a strong emphasis on machine up-time & reliability.  Main responsibilities:Working closely with the Manufacturing Engineer to ensure any potential risk to plant and equipment are realised, captured & actionedGive valuable feedback regarding all aspects of plant improvements, preventative maintenance and potential efficiency gains whilst maintaining great time management around the weekly production scheduleEnsure all safety issues are given high priority and are addressed with a sense of urgency and reported directly to the managerEnsure all work tasks are conducted in a safe manner and ALL appropriate PPE, permits (Where applicable) & LOTO principals are adhered to at all timesMaintain a clean working environment in ALL areas of the site To be considered for the role, the ideal candidates must have:Mandatory trade qualification – Preferably mechanical Fitter & TurnerProven experience in maintenance, fabrication and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environmentSound understanding of mechanical schematicsStrong ability to build rapport and an effective working relationship with key internal stakeholdersA proactive and informed approach to OH&S standardsThe ability to demonstrate flexibility, great time management & calm whilst under pressureAvailable full time 7am-3pm Note: Position open to all applicants with the ability to work within Australia for the 1-month period required, this includes those on a 417 Working Holiday Visa.  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 Chantelle on 03 9040 1630With 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 company/role:Cosmetic Contract Manufacturing Company seeking QC Chemist to join their team12-month permanent role with potential for extension Monday to Friday, normal business hoursBased in Northern suburbsWHVs with method development experience from a GMP environment are encouraged to apply!Duties:Develop experimental studies for the implementation of new methods and innovative technologiesResponsible for the development of experimental plans including estimated materials, times and resources required for the identified work.Prepare, review and update standard operating procedures, test procedures, protocols and associated documentationProvide subject matter knowledge to investigation of deviations, atypical results and method performance issues.Identify, plan and execute testing requirements to complete studies with the appropriate documentation and presentation of results and findingsAbout you:Tertiary Qualification in Chemistry or related disciplineMinimum of 3 years of relevant Chemistry laboratory experience in a GMP environment (essential)Excellent knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLCExperience in method development(essential)Analytical software knowledge such as Chromatographic Data SystemsStrong written communication and report writing skills and protocols.Well organized with the ability to work under pressure and motivation to work consistently with minimum supervision.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 Deborah on 039040163With 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 global environmental organisation who take great pride in their world class services and are experts in their field with over 45 years' experience in water, waste and energy management. They are the only integrated environmental solutions provider working across Heavy Industry, Commercial and Municipal sectors with up to 179,000 employees globally. This role is based in the inner west of Melbourne. About the role: Working hours will vary, there are many shifts available so a having a flexible schedule is ideal. You decide if you want to gain overtime and weekend work. This is a consistent, casual on going full-time position with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent position within 6-12 months of starting. As a Combo Jet/ Vac Truck Operator, you will work on a specialised truck. The work requires you to perform basic maintenance and inspection of waste servicing stations including operating equipment, as well as providing a range of services to assist in the operation of the business.  Responsibilities:Drain cleaningTransport waste material product from customer sites to recycling facilitiesHigh-pressure water blasting inside industrial tanks Complete projects as directed to a level that is satisfactory to the customerPerforming daily maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and equipment Skills and experience:White cardHigh pressure tickets (class A or B)Jet/ Combo truck experienceAUSJET training Commitment to work safety and ability to work in a teamConfined space and Working at Heights training (desirable)Experience within the water industry, in particular within construction and rehabilitation of water or sewer networks (Industrial experience preferred)Drain cleaning ticker (desirable)Benefits:Job security - consistent on-going casual full-time work with possibility of going permanentWork hours that allow for a better work-lifestyle balanceWorking in a welcoming and positive team environmentApply! 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 Chantelle 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.