At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain automated machinery in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a stable, well-established food manufacturing business in Somerset/Lockyer Valley.
- Benefits: Earn $65 per hour plus overtime and superannuation.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term development and involvement in exciting projects.
- Why this job: Enhance your skills in reliability and preventative maintenance while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Must have a current Queensland electrical licence and solid industrial maintenance experience.
The predicted salary is between 65 - 65 $ per hour.
Axxion Search is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Electrician for a permanent opportunity with a substantial food manufacturing business in the greater Somerset / Lockyer Valley region.
The site operates at scale and relies heavily on automated production equipment, so the role suits someone who enjoys fault-finding, improving plant performance and working in a technically varied environment.
This is not just a breakdown role. The maintenance team is being developed with a stronger focus on reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
What the role involves
You'll work across a broad range of plant and equipment, including
- automated processing and packaging machinery
- motors and motor control systems
- VSDs and soft starters
- PLC-controlled equipment
- electrical distribution and control systems
- plant services and associated infrastructure
Your day-to-day work will include fault-finding, breakdown response, preventative maintenance, repairs, modifications and supporting improvement work across the site.
There is also scope to contribute to equipment upgrades, reliability initiatives and capital projects.
What we're looking for
You'll need
- a current Queensland electrical licence
- solid industrial maintenance experience
- strong fault-finding ability
- confidence working around automated plant
- practical experience with motors, VSDs and control systems
- a strong safety mindset
- the ability to work independently and within a broader maintenance team
- Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, meat processing or another high-volume production environment would be highly regarded.
- Exposure to PLC diagnostics, SCADA, instrumentation or industrial automation would also be beneficial.
- Remuneration
- $65 per hour
- Overtime
- Superannuation
Why consider it?
This is a good opportunity for someone who wants strong hourly earnings but also wants to build broader capability around reliability and site improvement.
- For the right person, there is scope over time to become more involved in areas such as:
- reliability improvement
- preventative maintenance optimisation
- project and upgrade work
The position is with a stable, well-established manufacturing operation and offers long-term development beyond purely reactive maintenance.
Maintenance Electrician in Lockyer employer: Axxion Search
Join a leading food manufacturing business in the beautiful Northern Rivers region, where you will not only lead a dynamic team of skilled tradespeople but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and safety. With a strong focus on mentoring and continuous improvement, this role offers unique opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Experience a fulfilling career in an environment that values teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
