Maintenance Engineer

Tetra Pak; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Pak is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform field-based maintenance on food processing and packaging equipment across customer sites. You will travel 30-40% of your time to keep systems running and minimize downtime, handling preventive maintenance and repairs with accuracy and safety in mind.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and adherence to global procedures.

Qualifications

• Foundational mechanical or electrical experience required.
• Willingness to travel nationally within Australia.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to perform preventive maintenance and installation tasks of moderate complexity.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues at customer facilities.
• Use TPMS tools to report and document service activities.
• Interpret technical documentation and follow global procedures.
• Represent Tetra Pak professionally and suggest improvements to customer operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Driver's license

English communication

Education

High school diploma or technical/vocational program

Tools

TPMS tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Location:

Melbourne, Victoria Australia

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of - for food, people and the planet.

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:

• 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

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on September 25, 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Kanako Ishikura.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.