Technician - Food Safety, Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Food Safety Technician - Melbourne, Australia

High impact, autonomous role
Technical and Soft skills capability
Work for a global industry leader and be based in Sydney
Attractive Salary

Are you passionate about upholding the highest standards in food safety? Join our team as a Food Safety Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring compliance and hygiene across diverse environments, with a focus on supermarket locations.About us:At Diversey -A Solenis Company, we are the pioneer, the facilitator of our clients in a wide range of industries around the globe. We do this with our revolutionary cleaning and hygiene technologies - such as floor care machines, cleaning tools & utensils, and chemicals for Food & Beverage industry.About the role:This role focuses on conducting Food Safety audits, inspections, and electronic reporting to uphold the highest standards of food safety. The technician will work within but to not limited supermarket environments, ensuring compliance while servicing wall-mounted dispensers and supporting equipment installations.Travel is a significant part of this role, so flexibility and reliability are essential.Key responsibilities:

Conduct quarterly cleaning audits and departmental inspections in supermarket settings
Complete accurate and timely electronic service and audit reports
Document service activities, inspection findings, and corrective actions
Communicate food safety improvements and resolve client issues effectively
Install and maintain hygiene and dosing equipment per specifications and standards
Perform preventative maintenance and repair non-functioning equipment
Support new store rollouts, ensuring proper training and installation sign-off
Maintain safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure compliance with safety protocols
Deliver formal and on-the-job training as per contractual obligations
Respond to customer requests and complaints promptly
Maintain tool kits and field test kits, replacing expired or contaminated items
Achieve 100% compliance in monthly CMX platform reporting
Travel regionally as required for installations and repairs

About you:

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Self-motivated with excellent time management and prioritization skills
Flexible and willing to travel with valid driver’s license (primarily within NSW, occasionally interstate)
Experience in equipment service, repair, and installation (chemical hygiene/food industry preferred)
Basic technical skills and safe use of tools (e.g., drills)
Background in food safety, sanitation, or pest control (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
Required: Police Check, Industry White Card, Working with Children Check

If you're passionate about food safety, thrive in a hands-on role, and enjoy working independently while making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement.Apply today and help us raise the standard in hygiene and safety across Australia.We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

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