Maintenance Electrician

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!

Iconic site supporting local communities

Rewarding and successful work to really make your mark

Shift work – mix of day and night shifts

Influence and teach junior staff

The Role

Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter.

We have a great opportunity for a new trades person to join our team as a Maintenance Electrician! The purpose of this role is to act on Electrical maintenance of plant machinery and equipment here at Tatura. You will take on Electrical system issues of greater complexity, while teaching and guiding other team members on lower-level issues.

The successful candidate must have industrial experience and has a solid work ethic to take on this role. Work within a great team which an excellent, inclusive and rewarding culture!

This role works on shift and will be required to work a mix of day and night shifts 24/7 rotating, family friendly lifestyle roster.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose highly complex equipment and systems for emergency repairs.

Provide operational support services

Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.

Deliver projects while working within an established program management plan.

Always be a safety champion within everything they do

About you

A-Grade electrical licence and Certificate III electrotechnology (trade qualified)

Previous experience in an industrial electrical role, preferably within the food manufacturing sector, but will consider similar sectors.

Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems is essential

Must have experience with pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devises to inspect and test instrument and system operation and diagnose faults.

Highly motivated, creative and proactive with willingness and ability to multi-task.

Work well within a team environment

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

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.

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