Technician - Food Safety, Melbourne

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