Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

Location: Sydney, Australia (NOT Melbourne)
Type: Full-time | Field-Based

Grow your skills. Expand your impact.

Do you take pride in working with your hands and tackling mechanical challenges? Whether you’re beginning your career or transitioning from automotive, diesel, HVAC, or heavy equipment repair, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable, global industry.

As a part of our Customer Service Operations team, you will be first in the field to maintain food processing and packaging equipment at our customers’ facilities. As someone who prides themselves on getting to the root of the problem, you’ll be part of the mission to keep food production going for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Our equipment is a crucial part of the food processing and packaging industry. That’s why keeping it maintained to its optimum performance is a huge priority, not only for us but for our customers and the communities they serve.

This is your opportunity to show your technical expertise and make an impact you can be proud of—for food, people, and the planet.

This position is based in Sydney, Australia.

You will travel 30-40% of your time to customer sites.

What you will do

• Travel to customer sites to:

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  • Perform preventive maintenance and installation tasks of moderate complexity
  
  
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
  
  
  • Use Tetra Pak Maintenance System (TPMS) tools to report and document service activities
  
  
  • Interpret technical documentation and follow global procedures
  
  
  • Represent Tetra Pak professionally and share ideas for improving customer operations
  
  
  
  

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all safety protocols

We believe you have

• Requires foundational, mechanical or electrical experience, supported by a high school diploma or technical/vocational program from a trade school.


• Practical experience performing maintenance and repairs across multiple areas, ideally in the dairy industry, but could also be in the area of automotive systems, diesel engines, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and material handling equipment.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.


• Authorization and ability to work and travel within Australia with up to 40% travel.


• A valid driver's license is required for extensive travel to customer sites by car and air.


• Good English communication skills (written and verbal).


• A customer-focused attitude and a drive to improve.


• A growth mindset and willingness to learn food industry equipment.


• A proactive, safety-first approach.

Why Join Us?

• Career Change Friendly: Apply your mechanical expertise and gain hands-on experience in a new dynamic industry


• Supported to Grow: Structured training and real-world challenges


• Empowered to Deliver: Build strong customer relationships and take ownership of your work


• Global Stability: Be part of a worldwide team with lifelong learning opportunities