Maintenance Electrician - Night Shift
Food Manufacturing
Fairfield NSW
$140,000 + Super
10pm - 6am Sunday to Thursday

A well-established Australian food manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their high-performing team at their new facility. This is a permanent full-time night shift role, offering long-term stability, modern equipment, and excellent career progression opportunities within a growing FMCG business.

About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and improving the electrical performance of production and packaging equipment. You'll work across automated systems, ensuring maximum reliability, safety, and efficiency while supporting ongoing improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance on production and packaging machinery

Diagnose and repair electrical faults on PLC-controlled systems, motors, and control circuits

Maintain switchboards, sensors, HMIs, VSDs, and automation equipment

Assist with mechanical and pneumatic troubleshooting as needed

Conduct electrical safety inspections and ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000 standards

Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives

Maintain accurate records of electrical work, schematics, and maintenance logs

Skills & Experience

NSW Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)

Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) or equivalent

Minimum 3 years' experience in a food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing environment

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability

PLC knowledge (Siemens highly regarded)

Experience with variable speed drives, HMIs, sensors, and pneumatic systems

Safety-focused, proactive, and a strong team player

Benefits

Competitive salary of $140,000 + Super

Permanent nights - enjoy consistent hours and work-life balance

Discounts on meals and snacks on site

On-site gym and wellness facilities

Supportive and innovative team environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking to join a leading food manufacturer offering stability, strong remuneration, and growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Claudio Gratino
0450 395 180 -