Site Services Technician

We are Lactalis AustraliaHere at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy product. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.About the RoleLocated at our Longwarry site, you will be responsible for observing, checking, testing and recording duties of our equipment related to chemical treatment systems and boilers, ensuring their efficient and safe operation.Responsibilities include:Daily boiler water sampling and testing, utilities readings, boilers manual blowdown / draining, checking and recording.Operate and Maintain DAF and Wastewater Treatment Plant.Weekly pond dynamics and chemical levels. Coordinate Nalco for system checksMaintenance of TDS blowdowns. Reporting of any abnormal problems Project work as required.Assist in the training of new staff and or functions when required.Pro-actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the business.Promote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.About you:Tertiary (TAFE or University) qualification in Mechanical Fitter, or related fields (desired)Proven field service experience in a similar technical role - must have a mechanical aptitude and experience using a wide range of hand toolsIndustrial experience and knowledge - FMCGExcellent numeracy & literary skillsImpeccable attention to detailThe ability to plan and organise work To work independently or as part of a teamOur story:Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry. We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now! No Recruitment Agencies – We have this one covered!We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future. AUD Longwarry 3816

Site Services Technician

Work for the World’s No. 1 Diary Company!
Excellent Career Progression
Excellent perks: free products, staff discounts, health benefits

We are Lactalis Australia

Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy product. And we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul’s, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

About the Role

Located at our Longwarry site, you will be responsible for observing, checking, testing and recording duties of our equipment related to chemical treatment systems and boilers, ensuring their efficient and safe operation.

Responsibilities include:

Daily boiler water sampling and testing, utilities readings, boilers manual blowdown / draining, checking and recording.
Operate and Maintain DAF and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Weekly pond dynamics and chemical levels. Coordinate Nalco for system checks
Maintenance of TDS blowdowns.
Reporting of any abnormal problems
Project work as required.
Assist in the training of new staff and or functions when required.
Pro-actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the business.
Promote and participate in the Safety Management System and develop a proactive safety culture.

About you:

Tertiary (TAFE or University) qualification in Mechanical Fitter, or related fields (desired)
Proven field service experience in a similar technical role - must have a mechanical aptitude and experience using a wide range of hand tools
Industrial experience and knowledge - FMCG
Excellent numeracy & literary skills
Impeccable attention to detail
The ability to plan and organise work
To work independently or as part of a team

Our story:

Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!

No Recruitment Agencies – We have this one covered!

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.

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