Maintenance Electrician

Posted 24 July 2025
LocationMelbourne
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference1366377

Job description

Maintenance Electrician – Afternoon Shift - North Melbourne + Competitive Salary + Loading + Super

We’re currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a leading food manufacturing operation on the Afternoon Shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established and high-performing team with a competitive salary.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide electrical support across the site and respond quickly to breakdowns
  • Carry out fault finding and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
  • Ensure all work meets food safety and electrical engineering standards
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse and Maintenance teams
  • Investigate equipment failures and recommend solutions for long-term improvement
  • Work independently and make real-time decisions to keep operations running efficiently
  • Assist with project work and inducting new team members as required
  • Complete all relevant documentation to meet compliance and safety standards
What You’ll Bring:
  • Current Electrical Trade Certificate with solid FMCG experience (dairy highly regarded)
  • Minimum 5 years in a similar role
  • Strong understanding of LOTO, JSA and GMP in food manufacturing
  • Experience with PLC fault finding and CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
  • Strong communication, documentation and computer literacy (Microsoft Office, SAP)
This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a business offering strong job security, competitive pay, and a supportive team culture.

If you’re a skilled Electrician looking for your next challenge in FMCG, we’d love to hear from you!