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!
The Role We are excited to advise that our Strathmerton maintenance team are looking for our Apprentice Fitter & Machinist.
Our Strathmerton site is located on the Victoria-New South Wales border and is where our various cheese products get sliced, wrapped, and packaged into various forms ready for distribution throughout Australia and export.
We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who are willing to undertake the first steps in their careers as Apprentice Fitters and Machinists.
The candidates must be willing to undertake a four-year apprenticeship focusing on technical knowledge and skills.
As an Apprentice Fitter and machinist, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining a range of mechanical, automated, and high-speed equipment to the applicable standards within a team environment.
Your hours of work will be Monday through Friday, with reasonable overtime as required.
This role will work closely with qualified maintenance tradespersons to maintain and commission industrial process equipment across the business.
You will gain practical skills in maintaining pumps, valves, fans, homogenisers, electric motors, and TIG welding stainless steel.
You will have the opportunity to gain further competencies during your 4-year term, including elevated work platform licences.
Responsibilities Develop your mechanical skills and knowledge positively.
Lead by example and actively contribute to functional and site schedules, goals, and objectives Demonstrate effective and diligent execution of planned projects, ensuring timely completion Show a proactive willingness to undertake training and attend TAFE Work efficiently to minimize downtime Adhere to the company's safety and quality policies and procedures About You Commitment to completing 4 years of relevant training for Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
Aptitude for the mechanical trade.
A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
Ability to stay focused on tasks and follow instructions effectively.
Strong emphasis on workplace health and safety Bega Group Story Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands.
Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M 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 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.