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GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol.
DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.
We take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.
DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
About the Role
Due to internal growth, we currently have a contract opportunity until May 2024 (with the possibility of permanency) in the Smallgoods/Salami Maintenance team for an Electrician on Day Shift! The hours of this role are 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday
Knowledge & Experience
- Relevant trade qualifications as an “A” Grade Electrician
- Beneficial: Demonstrated effective trade experience
- Understanding of preventative maintenance systems and techniques.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills
- Customer focused and time conscious
- Great organisational and time management skills
- Strong Quality & Safety mindset
- Great attention to detail
- Can work and communicate well in a team environment
- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Open to working overtime.
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’.
When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.
We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):
- Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Various recognition programs and rewards
- Health and wellness initiatives
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume and/or cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply' button below.
Interviews will be conducted as resumes are received. We strongly encourage qualified candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible as the role may be filled before the role closes.
Please note:
At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.
Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.
GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone.
