Maintenance Electricians – Food
- Maintain and repair electrical systems and production equipment in an automated food manufacturing facility, including breakdown response and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, support electrical installations and project work, and contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
- Work full-time 10-hour shifts on a rotating weekly day and afternoon roster, with a strong focus on safety and food manufacturing standards.
Food Manufacturing Opportunity
Maintenance Electrician | FMCG Manufacturing | $56.82/hr + Penalties + OT + Super
Join a leading food manufacturing operation and become part of a well-established maintenance team supporting a fast-paced production environment.
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to work within a highly automated processing facility. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate, a rotating day and afternoon shift roster, and the chance to work alongside a large team of skilled tradespeople.
What’s on Offer?
- $56.82 per hour + applicable penalties
- Full-time hours (40 hours per week)
- 10-hour shifts
- Rotating Day & Afternoon roster (week about)
- Secure role within a growing FMCG business
- Large onsite maintenance team with strong support
- Modern processing and production equipment
Roster
The maintenance team operates across two rotating shifts:
Day Shift
- 4:00am to 2:30pm
Afternoon Shift
- 2:30pm to 1:00am
Shifts rotate weekly between days and afternoons.
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Electrical breakdown and fault-finding across production equipment
- Planned and preventative maintenance activities
- PLC fault finding and troubleshooting
- Electrical installations and project work
- Ensuring equipment reliability and uptime
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety and food manufacturing standards
About You
To be successful, you will possess:
- Current Electrical Licence
- Experience in FMCG, food processing, manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Exposure to automated production equipment
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
Apply Now If you’re a qualified Maintenance Electrician looking for a secure opportunity with a strong maintenance team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Matty Axtens on ************ for a confidential discussion.
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