Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Full-Time 62676 - 76604 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in a modern food manufacturing facility.
  • Company: Join a well-established food manufacturing business investing in its people and technology.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and ongoing training.
  • Other info: Stable, long-term role with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team driving continuous improvement in a cutting-edge environment.
  • Qualifications: Must have a current QLD Electrical Licence and experience in food manufacturing.

The predicted salary is between 62676 - 76604 $ per year.

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established food manufacturing business operating a modern, highly automated production facility in South East Queensland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that continues to invest in its people, equipment and site infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

About the Role

  • Electrical fault finding and breakdown response across production and packaging equipment
  • PLC fault finding and diagnostics across automated manufacturing lines
  • Preventative and predictive maintenance activities
  • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, VSDs, instrumentation and control systems
  • Assisting with equipment upgrades, installations and project work
  • Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with site standards

About You

  • Current QLD Electrical Licence (Grade Electrical Licence)
  • Experience working as a Maintenance Electrician within a food manufacturing, FMCG or processing environment
  • Strong PLC fault-finding capability
  • Experience with automated production and packaging equipment
  • Knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, conveyors and industrial control systems
  • A proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality standards
  • Full Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this position)

What’s on Offer

  • Stable, long-term permanent position
  • Modern automated manufacturing environment
  • Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supportive maintenance leadership team
  • Opportunity to work on a broad range of electrical and automation equipment

If you’re a food manufacturing Maintenance Electrician looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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Contact Details:

Blackbook Executive Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Electrician

Electrical Fault Finding
PLC Fault Finding and Diagnostics
Preventative Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Troubleshooting Motors
Troubleshooting Drives
Troubleshooting Sensors