Rapid Instrument Technician

• Work for an iconic Australian brand!
• Free parking, cafeteria and kitchens filled with our products to enjoy.
• Work autonomously in this dynamic role
• Travel and visit all of our amazing sites where we produce our products!

The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team to be a Rapid Instrument Technician. This job focuses on maintaining and improving the accuracy of in-line process and laboratory analytical equipment. Ensure at-line and in-line analytical equipment supports effective decision making with regard to yield and conformance to specification by production teams and quality is in line with company or national and international standards.
Our Port Melbourne site is not only the home of Vegemite it is also the home of other Australian iconic products, such as Bega Peanut Butter, Bega Simply Nuts, Zoosh and Cream Cheese. VEGEMITE has been proudly made in Port Melbourne, Australia since 1923.
Please note that this role will require occasional travel to our sites both within Victoria and intestate.

Responsibilities

• Quality Testing & Design - Prepare and perform calibrations, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and develop predictive models for new product groups when required on rapid analysis equipment.
• Operational Compliance - Travel to all sites across the Bega network, to provide training, calibration and maintenance support for rapid analytical equipment.
• Performance Management - Commission and ensure required calibrations available on new analytical/rapid analysis equipment and coordinate service contract preventative maintenance of equipment as per agreed service contract.
• Document Preparation - Develop procedures for production staff to adequately use rapid analysis equipment.
• Improvement/Innovation - Support and assist production and laboratory staff to undertake training as required to ensure staff are trained adequately.

About you

• Previous experience in laboratory analysis - chemical
• Knowledge in IR/FTIR & NIR instrumentation
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting analytical equipment
• Ability to engage with stakeholders both internal and external including instrument vendors
• Being able to work autonomously, prioritise your own tasks and be confident in your decision making.

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.