Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

BDD Milk; Bega; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join the Ridge Street site. You will learn on the job under supervision while completing formal training through TAFE, with shifts 6am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, on-site in Nowra region.

The program spans four years, requiring reliability in transport and a strong willingness to learn alongside qualified tradespeople. This is an entry-level opportunity at an iconic Australian food manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 10 or equivalent or mature aged applicant.
• Commitment to undertake 4 years of relevant training to complete a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
• Aptitude in mechanical reasoning, troubleshooting and strong mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced tradespersons to develop skills to diagnose and rectify equipment faults.
• Develop safety risk assessment skills for safe maintenance tasks.
• Learn safe operation of plant and machinery and use of hand and power tools.
• Learn to analyse, diagnose and rectify process plant breakdowns and suggest improvements.
• Attend TAFE and complete modules on time with good results.

Skills

Mechanical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Year 10 or equivalent

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job 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!

Looking to kick start your fitter career? Bega Group are hiring for an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join our team!

Work for a stable, iconic business in the region
Fantastic on the job learning opportunity
Must have reliable transport and be committed to learning
Working on site 6am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday

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 free range.

We have an incredible opportunity for a new Apprentice Mechanical Fitter to join the Bega Group team! The apprentice will complete on the job training and be guided and supervised by the Reliability Team Leader and qualified maintenance team members while completing formal training through TAFE.

The role works on site at Ridge st from 6am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday and TAFE is located in Nowra. Having reliable transportation to get to both is essential. There is a 4-year commitment to complete the training.

We are looking for potential, not only performance. To be successful you will be open about your strengths and weaknesses and prepared to challenge yourself. We value diversity of thinking, experiences and perspectives and listening.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced and qualified tradespersons to develop your skills and techniques to diagnose and rectify equipment faults, in industrial processes equipment across the business.
• Learn and develop safety risk assessment skills with trained professionals for safe, efficient delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Learn the safe and correct operation of plant and machinery and the correct use of hand and power tools.
• Learn and develop new skills of how the analyse, diagnose, rectify process plant breakdowns, and contribute to recommendations for improvement.
• Attend TAFE and complete the required modules on time and pass with good results.

A bout you

• Minimum Year 10 or equivalent or a mature aged applicant
• A commitment to undertake 4 years of relevant training to complete a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) and study at TAFE in Nowra in block course arrangements.
• Aptitude in mechanical reasoning and understanding, with critical thinking and trouble shooting skills, with a strong focus on mathematical skills
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy with an excellent can-do attitude, willingness to learn and committed
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate cross functionally

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 3,000 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

• Must hold a current Australian driver's license
• 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 ta