We're Hiring!

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• National role with exposure to a diverse portfolio of warehouses and food processing facilities.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position  

Join PFD Foods' National Building & Engineering team and play a key role in supporting the maintenance, compliance, and ongoing improvement of facilities across our national network

Supporting a diverse network of warehouses and food processing facilities, you'll be responsible for coordinating maintenance programs, working closely with contractors and site teams, and helping drive projects that improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our facilities. No two days will be the same, with exposure to everything from day-to-day maintenance coordination through to larger capital improvement initiatives. If you enjoy problem-solving, building strong stakeholder relationships, and seeing the tangible outcomes of your work, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate national building, mechanical and electrical maintenance programs
• Manage contractor relationships and service providers across multiple sites
• Assist with maintenance scheduling, reporting, compliance and documentation
• Support capital works projects and facility improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and safety outcomes
• Assist with budgeting and maintenance cost management
• Monitor and action maintenance requests from site teams
• Support strategies for the replacement and upgrade of ageing infrastructure and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Trade background in Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical, Building Services or a similar field
• Strong understanding of maintenance environments and contractor management
• Ability to communicate effectively with tradespeople and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking)

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically. 

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.