Maintenance Electricians – Food

Maintenance Electricians – Young, NSW Permanent Full-Time Opportunities

$49–$57/hr + Overtime Available

Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for a long-term opportunity with strong earning potential, job security, and a great team culture?

We are seeking multiple Maintenance Electricians to join a well-established food production facility in Young, NSW. Working within a modern processing environment, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining plant reliability, supporting production uptime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for electricians seeking a stable regional role with a balanced roster and genuine career progression.
The Role Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Breakdown and preventative maintenance across processing and packaging equipment
• Electrical fault finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime
• Maintenance, repair and testing of motors, drives, control systems, sensors and production equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving PLC, instrumentation and automation-related faults
• Supporting planned shutdowns, repairs and equipment upgrades
• Assisting with electrical installations and continuous improvement projects
• Ensuring all electrical maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Working closely with production teams to maximise plant reliability and performance

About You To be successful, you will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence
• Experience in FMCG, food processing, manufacturing, agricultural or industrial environments
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with motors, VSDs, PLCs, instrumentation and automated production equipment
• Understanding of electrical drawings, schematics and control circuits
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens or similar PLC systems highly regarded
• A proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork

What’s on Offer

• $49–$57 per hour (depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Permanent full-time employment
• Long-term career stability and progression
• Supportive leadership and maintenance team
• Modern processing facility and equipment

Roster – 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Rotating day and night shifts
• 8-day fortnight roster
• Weekend work shared across the maintenance team

Enjoy excellent work-life balance while maximising your earning potential.

Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a growing business that genuinely invests in its people, equipment, and culture. You’ll be part of a skilled maintenance team where safety, reliability and continuous improvement are valued, with the support and stability of a long-term permanent position.

Apply Now If you’re a qualified Maintenance Electrician looking for your next challenge in Young, NSW, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Matty Axtens on 0481 111 567

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