Maintenance Electrician – Cooma, Regional NSW
Looking for a long-term maintenance role that actually rewards your experience?
We're partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Cooma, NSW, seeking experienced A-Grade Maintenance Electricians to join their growing maintenance team.
With an industry-leading hourly rate of $70–$75 per hour, relocation assistance of up to $5,000, structured shifts and regular overtime opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment.
Whether you're based in Sydney, Melbourne or regional Australia, this role offers exceptional earning potential, long-term job security and genuine career progression.
Maintenance Electrician | $70–$75/hr + Shift Loading | Permanent
Looking for a long-term maintenance role that actually rewards your experience?
We're partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Cooma, NSW, seeking experienced A-Grade Maintenance Electricians to join their growing maintenance team.
With an industry-leading hourly rate of $70–$75 per hour, relocation assistance of up to $5,000, structured shifts and regular overtime opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment.
Whether you're based in Sydney, Melbourne or regional Australia, this role offers exceptional earning potential, long-term job security and genuine career progression.
What's on Offer
- $70–$75 per hour (based on experience)
- Permanent full-time employment (38 hours per week)
- Shift loading & regular overtime opportunities
- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
- Stable FMCG manufacturing environment
- Modern automated production facility
- Long-term career progression
- Supportive and experienced maintenance team
About the Role
You'll become part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping high-volume FMCG production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responding to electrical breakdowns
- Fault-finding across PLC-controlled equipment, motors, VSDs and sensors
- Preventative and corrective maintenance
- CMMS work order management (MaintainX experience highly regarded)
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Working closely with mechanical fitters and production teams
- Maintaining the highest safety and quality standards
What You'll Bring
- Australian A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Minimum 2 years' Australian industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
- FMCG, food, beverage or processing industry experience (highly regarded)
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience maintaining automated production equipment
- A proactive, safety-first attitude
- Willingness to relocate to Cooma, NSW
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
- Be currently residing in Australia.
- Hold a current Australian A-Grade Electrical Licence.
- Have a minimum of 2 years' Australian industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Have previous experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Be legally entitled to work full-time in Australia.
Please note: Applications from candidates residing outside Australia, or applicants without previous Australian industrial maintenance experience, will not be considered.
Why This Role?
There are plenty of maintenance electrician roles on the market—but very few offer $70–$75 per hour, relocation assistance and the security of a permanent position with a leading FMCG manufacturer.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician already working in Australia and looking to maximise your earning potential while joining a respected business with genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Summary
$70–$75/hr + Shift Loading | Permanent | FMCG Maintenance Electrician | Relocation Assistance | Australian A-Grade Licence Essential | Australian Industrial Maintenance Experience Required
Maintenance Electrician – Cooma, Regional NSW in Sydney employer: Chandler Recruitment
CHANDLER PERSONNEL is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities while working in a supportive environment that values strong relationships with clients and candidates alike. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in connecting job-ready talent with leading employers in the blue-collar sector.
