* Rotating 12hour shifts -7d ays/7 nights in a four-week rotation
* 2 weekends per month
* Starting rate of $2,811 gross per week, including penalties and overtime + other allowances as applicable
The Role
Our Ridge street site services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheeses. These include the renown Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger slice cheeses and an exciting new Lactose and Dairy Free range.
Are you a mechanically minded problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
We're seeking a proactive and reliable Mechanical Technician to help keep our production equipment running at peak performance. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly impact safety, quality, and efficiency.
Please note: This role operates on a rotating roster, including days, nights, and weekends - perfect for those who enjoy variety and flexibility.
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 - Fitting & Turning (welding and fabrication experience highly valued)
* Experience in Food Manufacturing or FMCG environments is preferred
* Additional tickets, such as Confined Space, Boiler Ticket, and Working at Heights, are a bonus
* Comfortable using MEX or similar CMMS systems, with solid communication and teamwork skills
* A positive, can-do attitude, reliability, and a strong team spirit
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.