Maintenance Electrician (Rotating Shifts)

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - Manufacturing 

Location: Southeast Melbourne

Competitive Annual Salary 12-Hour Rotating Shifts | Built-In 7-Day Breaks

Are you an A-Grade Electrician looking for more than just another shift job?
This is an opportunity to join a highly advanced manufacturing site producing bespoke, specialised equipment, where automation, robotics and cutting-edge control systems sit at the core of operations.

What truly sets this role apart is the work-life balance.

Roster options include 3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 7 off patterns, rotating day and night shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), and long 7-day breaks built into the cycle. You work across structured 3-day blocks, then enjoy extended time off every roster cycle.

The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining and optimising highly automated production equipment including PLC-based control systems, VFDs, AC/DC and servo motors, robotics and mechatronics systems, HMIs, machine vision systems, automation networks and instrumentation.
This is a technically engaging role suited to someone who enjoys fault finding, improving systems and working with modern industrial technology.

Training and Development
This organisation is known for intensive internal training and upskilling programs.
You will receive structured development across automation, robotics, vision systems and advanced control technologies, providing genuine long-term career growth opportunities.
The business invests heavily in its people and promotes from within.

What You'll Bring
A-Grade Electrical Licence Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Exposure to PLCs, drives, motors and control systems
A proactive mindset and strong commitment to safety

If you are looking for advanced automation exposure, structured development, real work-life balance and a long-term career pathway, this role is worth a conversation.