Electrical Technician

About the role

Our Crestmead dairy site near Logan, south of Brisbane, manufactures and distributes a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced direct from 35 dairy farms in the south-east Queensland region. Producing around 100 million litres of product per year! We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team on a permanent, full‑time basis. 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. The successful candidates will be available to work weekly rotating shifts, Monday to Saturday, across day, afternoon, and night shifts.

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
• 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.
• 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 .
• We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Collaborate with a supportive, high‑performing team Join an iconic Australian FMCG brand

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