Maintenance Fitter — 12-Month FMCG Dairy Contract

Bega Group; Penrith; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group in Penrith (Greater Western Sydney) is seeking a Maintenance Fitter on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support production equipment reliability and safety. This hands-on role offers exposure to dairy processing equipment and the opportunity to contribute to site performance and product quality on a rotating shift roster.

The role may transition to a permanent full-time position for the right candidate, subject to business needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade is essential.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally with dairy processing or packaging equipment.
• Strong problem-solving with root-cause analysis.
• Understanding of asset care and maintenance systems focused on reliability.
• Collaborative, team-focused with clear communication.

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

Cert III Mechanical Engineering

FMCG experience

Problem solving

Asset care & maintenance systems

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or relevant trade

Job description

Bega Group in Penrith (Greater Western Sydney) is seeking a Maintenance Fitter on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support production equipment reliability and safety. This hands-on role offers exposure to dairy processing equipment and the opportunity to contribute to site performance and product quality on a rotating shift roster.

The role may transition to a permanent full-time position for the right candidate, subject to business needs and performance.