Maintenance Electrician

Location: Sommerville, VIC, 3912

Full-Time: Immediate start

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Salary range: $79,500 - $87,000

Job Closure date: 30 days

About our client

Our client is a prominent leader in the FMCG sector, operating advanced food processing and agricultural facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. Their state-of-the-art operations encompass sophisticated production machinery, automated packaging systems, and precision-controlled environment agriculture. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, they maintain cutting-edge facilities that require expert technical maintenance to support continuous production of premium fresh food products. They are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic technical team.

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an energetic and highly experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their technical services team. This role requires a multi-skilled professional who can provide comprehensive electrical and mechanical support across their advanced processing facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong fault-finding abilities and a practical, hands-on approach to maintaining and improving sophisticated production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Technical Support

• Provide expert breakdown, preventative, and reactive maintenance to sophisticated production and packaging machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance

• Conduct thorough diagnosis and repair of complex machinery and plant equipment, implementing timely solutions to maintain continuous production operations

• Execute planned maintenance routines and condition monitoring activities to achieve and improve plant uptime targets, supporting production output objectives

• Assist with the professional installation and strategic relocation of processing equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations

Fabrication & Mechanical Engineering

• Perform precision fabrication work including chute construction, sensor bracket fabrication, and safety guard manufacturing to support equipment modifications and improvements

• Demonstrate expertise in working with stainless steel and execute high-quality TIG welding for equipment repairs, modifications, and custom fabrications

• Fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate, repair, and maintain production machines and specialised processing equipment

• Apply comprehensive technical skills across multiple engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, and conveyor systems to support diverse maintenance requirements

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Investigate complex technical problems systematically, determining root causes and implementing effective, sustainable corrections to prevent recurrence

• Develop and implement improved maintenance strategies and preventative maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and performance

• Support production teams in achieving output targets through proactive equipment monitoring, rapid response to breakdowns, and strategic technical improvements

• Manage plant shutdown activities, coordinating maintenance tasks and upgrades to maximise equipment availability and operational efficiency

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Currently A-Grade Electrical Licence is essential

• Appropriate Engineering/Trade Qualification with proven post-trade experience in a similar industrial maintenance role

• Demonstrated experience with plant shutdowns, breakdown management, and maintenance within a continuously operating manufacturing or FMCG facility

• Qualifications and practical experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and welding (TIG and Arc)

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure

• Comprehensive knowledge of various maintenance methodologies and root cause analysis techniques

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating strong autonomous working capabilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organisation

• Hands-on commitment with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Technical versatility across multiple engineering competencies including fabrication, welding, and mechanical systems

To Apply

If you are a qualified Maintenance Electrician with diverse technical skills ready to join a leading FMCG business, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience through the application portal.

Please note: We are managing this recruitment process on behalf of our client. All applications will be reviewed by our team before being presented to the client.