About Us

At EES Electrics, we are a proudly growing electrical services company delivering expert solutions across Victoria’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. Our work spans automation, machine control, electrical installations, breakdown support, and preventative maintenance.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, responsive support, and reliable long-term service to our industrial clients. Our commitment is simple: deliver real value through smart, safe, and efficient electrical solutions.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Automation Maintenance Electrician to join our onsite team at a food manufacturing facility in Epping. This role is ideal for someone with strong fault-finding experience, a hands-on attitude, and confidence working with packaging machines, PLCs, drives, and automation systems.

You’ll be joining a close-knit EES team on-site, working full-time day shift, with consistent hours and optional weekend overtime.

Key Responsibilities

Perform breakdown maintenance and diagnostics on high-speed food production and packaging equipment

Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance and maintain detailed service records

Fault find and troubleshoot PLC systems, VSDs, relays, sensors, and safety circuits

Maintain and upgrade machine control wiring and control panels

Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve uptime, performance, and reliability

Work closely with the client’s production and maintenance team while representing EES to the highest standard

Always maintain safe work practices and comply with site OHS procedures

What You’ll Need

Current A-Grade Electrical Licence (VIC)

5+ years experience as a qualified electrician

2+ years experience in food manufacturing or FMCG preferred

Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills – both electrical and controls

Experience working with vertical baggers, flow wrappers, conveyors, and automation equipment

Proficiency with VSDs, sensors, and control systems

Confident in reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Proactive attitude to safety, communication, and documentation

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

What We Offer

A supportive team that genuinely takes care of its people

Consistent hours and ongoing long-term site placement

Optional weekend overtime

Supplied uniform and PPE

Ongoing support from the wider EES team including automation experts and project supervisors

A company that backs your career growth and development

Please Note:

Must have full Australian work rights

Must hold a valid driver’s licence and electrical licence

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted