Maintenance Fitter

Bega Cheese; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Cheese in Penrith, NSW, is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the performance and reliability of production equipment. The role is hands-on and focuses on safe operations, product quality and site performance.

The position offers a rotating 12-hour day shift (5:00 AM–5:00 PM) and 10-hour night shift (5:00 PM–3:00 AM), including weekends. Potential transition to permanent full-time for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade qualification (essential).
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally with dairy 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.

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.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with engineering, safety, and food quality standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade qualification

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!

• Drive maintenance, reliability, and equipment performance
• Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand
• 12-month fixed-term opportunity

The Role

We're looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and play a key role in supporting the performance, reliability and efficiency of our production equipment. This is a hands-on position where your technical expertise will directly contribute to safe operations, product quality and overall site performance.

This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with the potential to transition to a permanent full-time position for the right candidate, subject to business requirements and performance.

Our Penrith site is located in Greater Western Sydney on the banks of the Nepean River and manufactures a range of more than 50 milk-based products. The site currently produces around 170 million litres of product every year! We proudly source milk from around 60 dairy farms across NSW and are passionate about supporting local products.

The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work a rotating 12-hour day shift roster (5:00AM – 5:00PM) and 10-hour night shift roster (5:00 PM–3:00 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
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with engineering, safety, and food quality standards

About you

• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade qualification (essential)
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally with dairy 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 astrong 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.