Afternoon Shift Electrical Lead — FMCG Automation

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Afternoon shift

Competitive package

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the afternoon shift at a modern FMCG manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. You will oversee a team of maintenance trades, drive equipment reliability and plan maintenance to minimise downtime.

The role requires an electrical trade qualification and current Australian Electrical Licence, with hands-on fault finding and PLC control experience.

Qualifications

• A recognised electrical trade qualification and current Australian Electrical Licence.
• Strong electrical maintenance experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or a similar high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical Leading Hand or Senior Maintenance Electrician.
• Excellent electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, industrial automation, VSDs, motors and electrical control systems.
• Exposure to automated production lines, conveyors, packaging equipment and associated manufacturing machinery.
• A solid understanding of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and providing technical direction to tradespeople.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to workplace safety and maintaining production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating electrical maintenance activities across the afternoon shift.
• Supervising, supporting and developing a team of maintenance trades and contractors.
• Providing hands-on technical assistance with electrical breakdowns, automation faults and complex equipment issues.
• Driving preventative and reactive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Troubleshooting electrical control systems, PLC-controlled machinery, VSDs, motors and automated production equipment.
• Working closely with production, quality and planning teams to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing practical reliability improvements.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades and maintenance initiatives.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with electrical safety requirements and site procedures.
• Coordinating maintenance priorities, contractor activities and effective shift handovers.
• Promoting a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability and performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership

Troubleshooting

PLC control

Industrial automation

Safety

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Australian Electrical Licence

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the afternoon shift at a modern FMCG manufacturing facility in Western Sydney. You will oversee a team of maintenance trades, drive equipment reliability and plan maintenance to minimise downtime.

The role requires an electrical trade qualification and current Australian Electrical Licence, with hands-on fault finding and PLC control experience.