Maintenance Opportunities at DON

About Us

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturers 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 anz and Jasol

DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800's and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting 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

The Role

We are expanding our Maintenance team and hiring for multiple roles with trade qualifications All below roles are permanent full-time opportunities. You will join a highly motivated and experienced team who provide excellent, time critical service ensuring the reliability of the Castlemaine site.  

• Fitter (Day Shift) - 6:00am - 2:30pm - Monday to Friday - Paying rate of $47.42 p/h + RDO
• Fitter (Night Shift) - 10:00pm - 6:30am - Sunday to Friday - Paying rate of $47.42 p/h + shift penalty + RDO
• Electrician (Night Shift) - 10:00pm - 6:30am - Sunday to Friday - Paying rate of $47.42 p/h + shift penalty + RDO

Should you have relevant experience in any of the above roles with any of the following trade qualifications, we would like to hear from you

Minimum trade qualifications for Fitter role:

• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)
• Machining Trade
• Fitting Trade
• Fitting/Machining Trade

Minimum trade qualifications for Electrician role:

• • "A" Grade / E-class Electrician Licence - Electrical Trade

About You

• Understanding of preventative maintenance systems and techniques
• Strong commitment to OH&S and an emphasis on continuous improvement and reliability through the undertaking of planned and preventative electrical activities.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with the capacity to work with minimal supervision
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer focused and time conscious

To be considered for the above role, you must have full work rights in Australia.

Why join us

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, including an end of year celebration

*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.

If you require more information or have questions, please email 

Is DON. Is Good.*