Maintenance Fitter

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

• Work for an iconic Australian company

• 12-hour shifts with 6 days off in a row

• tight knit team working closely together

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures a range of more than 50 milk, milk-based and cream products, with all products made from fresh milk sourced directly from Tasmanian dairy farms.  The site currently produces around 35 million litres of product every year, operating 6 days a week and employing around 50 people.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Fitter to join our small, close-knit reliability team.   This unique role is involved in all levels of mechanical maintenance tasks, including project work that will utilise your trade skills in a fully equipped maintenance workshop based on site.

Work with automated manufacturing equipment and become an integral part of reliability & continuous improvement projects in this rewarding and challenging role. Our facility is tidy, well maintained and we work well together as a team. If you have a safety and improvement mindset, we would like to hear from you.

This position works 12 hour shifts 3:30a.m – 3:30p.m and 5:30a.m – 5:30pm on a roster of 3 days on, 1 day off,  3 days on, 6 days off, and also have opportunity for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Providing maintenance support and breakdown rectification to the site

• Assist in the delivery of minor works and Capex projects on site

• Help identify and support opportunities for improvement relating to reliability

• Performing scheduled and ad-hoc safety checks as well as maintaining high standards in Safe Work Practices

• Coach operators in front line basic problems solving and root cause analysis

About you

• Certificate 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience in manufacturing and /or preventative maintenance

• Strong knowledge of various maintenance methods and the ability to investigate problems, determine and implement root cause corrections

• A commitment to safety and safe systems of work

• Effective and clear communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with lots of different people is a must

The Bega Group Story

The Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M 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 the 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 the 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.