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 electrical reliability and improve site performance
• Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand
• Excellent career development and growth opportunities

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team in a permanent, full-time role based at our Penrith, NSW site.

In this role, you’ll play an important part in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient site operations, working closely with production and maintenance teams. You’ll contribute through hands‑on electrical support, proactive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that help the team perform at its best.

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 (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and 10-hour night shift roster (5:00 PM–3:00 AM), including weekdays and weekends (Monday to Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and electrical systems, responding to breakdowns in a timely and practical way
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve performance and reduce downtime
• Support and guide team members by sharing knowledge and coaching safe equipment use
• Ensure all work is completed in line with engineering, safety, and food quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives, helping build a strong site culture

About you

• Fully licensed Electrician with experience in a manufacturing environment; dairy manufacturing preferred
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis
• Knowledge of automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks
• Confident in fault‑finding and troubleshooting across electrical systems
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and P&IDs

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 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.