Maintenance Fitter (12-Month FMCG Contract)

Bega Cheese; Penrith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking a Maintenance Fitter at our Penrith, NSW site to support production equipment reliability and safety on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role requires a trade qualification and experience with FMCG/dairy equipment.

You will participate in preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Flexibility to rotate day and night shifts is required, with opportunity for progression to a permanent role for the right

Qualifications

• Essential: Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing, preferably dairy processing or packaging equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability programs.
• Assist with new equipment installations and commissioning.
• Ensure work complies with safety and food quality standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Job description

Bega Group is seeking a Maintenance Fitter at our Penrith, NSW site to support production equipment reliability and safety on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hands-on role requires a trade qualification and experience with FMCG/dairy equipment.

You will participate in preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Flexibility to rotate day and night shifts is required, with opportunity for progression to a permanent role for the right