Your Impact

Join our high-performing team as a Project & Utilities Engineer and take the lead in delivering capital projects, utilities optimisation, and sustainability initiatives at our Papakura site. You’ll play a key role in improving site performance, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical utilities infrastructure.

You’ll manage energy and water usage, support process automation and upgrades, and contribute to a decarbonisation roadmap that aligns with our strategic goals. This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineer ready to drive real change in an FMCG environment.

Please note: This role is for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead utilities operations across boilers, chillers, compressors, refrigeration, water, and waste systems

• Identify and implement plant and process improvements to lift capacity, efficiency, and safety

• Deliver capital engineering projects in line with business strategy and compliance requirements

• Support site sustainability targets through energy recovery, water reuse, and carbon reduction initiatives

• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement in utilities performance

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g. Veolia, WaterCare) to manage effluent and trade waste systems

• Prepare technical documentation for projects and support commissioning and HAZOP processes

About You

You’re a technically strong engineer with a passion for process improvement, sustainability, and delivering practical, lasting results. You enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and take ownership of both daily operations and long-term strategy.

You also bring:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role with proven knowledge of utilities systems (boilers, chillers, air, water, effluent)

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to stay focused and effective under pressure

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Utilities highly desirable

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate.  Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you.

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