JOIN GLOBAL FOOD EQUIPMENT … WHY?

Global Food Equipment is a national organization with offices across Australia.  Global specializes in the sale, service and manufacture of processing equipment.

The company currently employs 195 people in 7 offices Australia wide and is the leading service provider to the supermarket, retail bakery and food processing industries.

Global Food Equipment is 100% Australian owned and operated.

Global's dedicated service division is one of the largest in Australia.  Combined with our national sub-contractor network Global offers truly national service support.

Operating 24 hours, 7 days a week, Global's service division is geared towards tailoring service solutions to meet customers' requirements.  From mission critical breakdown support to planned preventative maintenance Global service offers a full range of support options.

Global carries an extensive range of spare parts to ensure that maximum uptime is provided for all equipment.  Our Sydney factory also houses a stainless steel plant where customised equipment and parts are designed and manufactured by our production engineering team.

Career opportunities are available in the following areas from time to time and expressions of interest are always welcome.

·                     Customer Service

·                     Finance and Administration

·                     Information Technology

·                     Manufacturing

·                     Production Engineering

·                     Service

·                     Sales

·                     Human Resources & Payroll

The Senior Management Team recognizes that the attraction, retention and motivation of quality candidates are paramount to a progressive organization.  Outlined below are the strategies we offer our employees so they can continue to learn and grow with the business as well as ensuring they have a life outside of work.

Career Development

At Global Food Equipment we will support your efforts in the pursuit of career development.  As an employee you can also expect to receive practical advice and guidance on possible job progression, assistance in identifying realistic goals and the necessary steps required to achieve those goals.  The Human Resources Department and/or your Manager are available to discuss career development options.

The Senior Management Team recognizes that the attraction, retention and motivation of quality candidates are paramount to a progressive organisation.  Outlined below are the strategies we offer our employees so they can continue to learn and grow with the business as well as ensuring they have a life outside of work.

Employee Induction Program

A comprehensive two day Induction Program, this equips a new employee with an understanding of the whole company and the role each department plays, building confidence to begin their new role with Global.

Topics covered are:

Global’s history and direction

Departmental overviews

Policies and Procedures

OHS & EEO Guidelines

Employment terms and conditions

Payroll and Superannuation

Information Technology

Lunch with the Senior Management Team

A Site Tour including warehouse and office

Store visits

Performance Management

Global Food Equipment has in place a number of performance management initiatives:

In an employee’s first six (6) weeks within their role, we ask them to complete a form asking for feedback on the basic points like:

Did you attend Induction?

Have you received enough training?

Is the position what you expected?

Are you aware of safety procedures?

Do you feel you are paid accordingly?

This feedback gives us an indication of how a new employee is settling in.  Nearing the completion of their probation, the Manager is sent a probation form which needs to be completed and discussed with the employee.  This form highlights the employee’s strong areas and development areas.

Performance & Development Reviews are conducted in August/September of each year.  The process is in place to measure past performance, recognise achievement, develop employees and ensure results are achieved.

Promotion & Transfer

Global Food Equipment is dedicated to encouraging promotions and transfers within the company.  All positions are advertised internally prior to external advertising.

Committee Membership

Employees are encouraged to actively participate in Committees including Occupational Health & Safety, Social Club etc.

Dress Code

Business dress is expected for employees who work in the public eye.  For those who are not dealing directly with customers, Global supports a “business casual” dress code throughout the working week.  We love casual Fridays as this day marks “jeans day”.  Global polo shirts are extended to all employees.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We support flexible working arrangements including part-time, job share, teleworking and flexible start and finish times.  This allows employees to achieve a more positive balance between work and lifestyle commitments.

Employee Benefits

Incentive Scheme

The primary objective of the Incentive Scheme is to improve Global’s performance as an organisation and drive our profitability and market share.  Individually and collectively employees have a significant impact on the Company’s capacity to meet these goals.  In the event that individual KPI’s are met, employees have the potential to earn a bonus which is paid monthly.

Training and Development

Our success, both as individuals and as an organisation, depends on how effectively our skills and knowledge are applied to the job.  Training and development activities are, therefore, a valuable part of our working lives.

Employees will receive all assistance possible in becoming proficient at their job.  This may take the form of on the job training, internal and external training courses, as well as coaching from your manager.

Training and development is part of the Human Resources department. Training may be compulsory in some cases (such as the induction period which introduces you to Global and its operations), but is largely voluntary if you wish to expand your knowledge and increase your marketability as an employee.

Global Food Equipment’s training strategy develops on a continual basis, as ideas are implemented as training programs and improvements are made to existing courses. The range of choice available to you in your career planning will grow and improve into the future.

Study Assistance

Global Food Equipment encourages the professional development of its employees by providing a program that subsidises additional education or training in fields relevant to the company’s operations.

Global Food Equipment’s Study Assistance Program is designed to provide financial assistance to employees who undertake private studies, enhancing their job skills and value within the company.

Evidence of successful completion of the course or course stage, along with receipts, need to be submitted for reimbursement purposes. A maximum of 50% of fees up to a limit of $5,000 per annum is reimbursed for post-graduate courses.

Employee Referral Program

It is company policy that all positions are advertised internally prior to being advertised externally.  Should a position become available within our organisation, which you believe someone external would be suited for, please make contact with the Human Resources Manager.

All employees making a referral must complete 6 months of employment in good standing, the referring employee will receive a payment of between $200.00 and $1,000.00.

Service Awards

We are proud of the fact that we have many long serving employees.  Service Awards were implemented to reocgnise and reward those who have contributed to the company’s success over many years.  A celebration is had and we honour those people who have 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.

Employee Assistance Program

Global Food Equipment’s Employee Assistance Program is conducted through an external professional counseling agency, ACCESS. The program provides employees with:

!    Free, confidential and professional counseling for personal or work related problems.

!    Personal counseling during working hours and phone counseling available 24 hours.

!    Assistance to all employees and their immediate family members.

The EAP counseling is free of charge to all employees and their immediate families. Each employee is entitled to three counseling sessions per year.

The EAP is confidential. At no stage will names be disclosed to Global. The EAP is available to give assistance for personal problems such as bereavement, drug & alcohol, emotional abuse, gambling, relationships, depression, marriage and family or financial issues. Work related problems might involve conflict, stress, overload, difficulty with change, career concerns, harassment, discrimination, stress and depression.

Lunch N Learn

Every second month we hold lunch time sessions on a topic that is of interest to our employees.  We have had sessions on Financial Wealth, Superannuation, Stress Management, Budgeting etc.  Lunch is provided and the information sessions usually run for an hour including questions.

Feedback

As an organisation we are committed to providing our employees the best possible place to work hence the need for feedback.  Annually we conduct an employee opinion survey where we delve into areas such as:

- Working for Global Food Equipment

- Working for your department

- Impact of organizational change 

- Working conditions, facilities and benefits

- Opportunity for promotion, training and job satisfaction

- Organisational style and culture

- Own job

- Your manager / supervisor

- Senior Management

- Information and Communication