- Location
- Wetherill Park (NSW), Australia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- Workday
Description
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Drive maintenance, reliability, and equipment performance
Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand
Enjoy access to a free onsite gym
The Role
Are you a mechanically minded problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment?
We’re looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our team and play a key role in supporting the performance and reliability of our production equipment. This is a hands‑on role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to safe operations, product quality, and overall site performance.
Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages hub for the eastern seaboard. This state-of-the-art facility produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.
This role requires flexibility to work a 12-hour night shift roster (6:00 PM–6:00 AM), including weekdays and weekends (Monday to Sunday).
Responsibilities
Carrying out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safety
Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs
Supporting new equipment installations and providing technical input during commissioning
Maintaining high standards of safe work practices and compliance
About you
Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade qualification (essential)
Experience in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally with processing or packaging equipment
Strong problem‑solving capability, with a practical approach to identifying root causes and improving performance
Understanding of asset care and maintenance systems, with a focus on reliability and consistency
A collaborative, team‑focused approach, with clear communication and the ability to build positive working relationships
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
