Maintenance Electrician

Austcorp · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 1d ago

Maintenance Electrician

Austcorp
~$104k - $116k(Estimated)
+ Super + penalties
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a close-knit maintenance crew in a food processing facility.
  • Conduct electrical fault-finding and maintenance on production equipment.
  • Work on a rotating shift roster with opportunities for overtime.

Job description

AustCorp Executive is recruiting on behalf of a well-established food processing business based in Cannon Hill, Brisbane, just minutes from the CBD. This large-scale site offers a varied and hands-on maintenance environment where tradespeople are valued and supported.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a close-knit maintenance crew, working on a wide range of plant, equipment and systems across a busy production facility.

What's on Offer

  • ourly rate: $52.82 – $58.51 + Superannuation, plus penalty rates for overtime
  • Annual rate reviews each July
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Relocation support available for suitable candidates moving within Australia or New Zealand
  • Overtime opportunities at 150% and 200% rates
  • Broad and varied workload across a large industrial site

Shifts:

  • Rotating 3-week roster, including occasional weekend work
  • Day Shift: 5:00am – 1:30pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 12:15pm – 8:45pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical fault-finding, repairs and maintenance across production and packaging equipment
  • Work with control systems, automation, PLCs, VSDs and sensors
  • Conduct planned preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime
  • Respond to breakdowns and implement timely solutions to keep operations running
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and shift reports
  • Contribute ideas toward plant reliability and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with production staff, quality teams and supervisors to support site operations

What You’ll Need

  • Current Australian Electrical Licence
  • Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing or FMCG setting
  • Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and automated systems
  • Familiarity with PLCs and VSDs
  • A solid understanding of workplace safety and food safety requirements (WHS/HACCP/GMP)
  • Comfortable working in cold environments (3–10°C) and performing physical duties
  • A collaborative approach and solid communication skills

Interested? If you're looking for a hands-on trade role with variety, stability and genuine career progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Christin on 0416 430 984 for a confidential discussion.

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Skills

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CollaborativeElectrical fault-findingExcellent communication skillsFood safetyPlcPreventative maintenanceVsdWorkplace safety

Licenses & certifications

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Australian electrical licence

Perks & benefits

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17.5% annual leave loadingAnnual rate reviewsRelocation support available

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