Electrical ( Maintenance )Technician

Hilton Foods Asia Pacific; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Partnership discounts

Accredited training

Discounted healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing options

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Victoria is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to drive reliability in a highly automated environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence and have strong experience in industrial settings. Responsibilities include executing maintenance strategies and optimizing plant uptime. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible roster, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. A focus on teamwork and continuous improvement is crucial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical faults with precision.
• Self-starter who can identify and solve issues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability outcomes across the automated production environment.
• Execute and enhance preventative maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with mechanical trades to maximize uptime.

Skills

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Strong industrial electrical experience

Exposure to automated systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance electrician at Hilton Foods! ⚡

Are you an A-Grade Electrician who thrives in high-performance environments? Do you take pride in reliability, preventative maintenance, and driving continuous improvement? If you’re self-motivated, solutions-focused, and energised by working in a world-class automated facility — this could be your next move.

At Hilton Foods, we don’t just maintain equipment — we optimise performance. Our Truganina site is a highly automated, industry-leading food manufacturing facility, and we’re looking for an Industrial Electrician who wants to contribute beyond the tools — someone driven to improve systems, strengthen reliability, and be part of a proactive maintenance culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive reliability outcomes across a highly automated production environment
• Execute and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system faults with urgency and precision
• Partner with mechanical trades and production teams to maximise plant uptime
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that lift performance, safety and efficiency
• Take ownership of your work and actively support team KPIs

This is not a reactive breakdown role — this is about building reliability, strengthening systems, and being proud of the standard you set.

What We Offer:

• 4 days on 4 days off roster nightshift 8pm starts and also days available 5am
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive packages, novated leasing options, and discounted healthcare through our business partner.
• Opportunities for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Benefits like partnership discounts, accredited training, subsidised onsite canteen and discounted meat.
• We care about you: EAP program for all staff
• Highly automated world class facility!
• Free parking onsite

About You:

• Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence (essential)
• Strong industrial electrical experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Exposure to automated systems, PLCs and control systems (food manufacturing advantageous)
• A self-starter who identifies issues before they become problems
• Team-oriented, accountable, and driven to add value
• Strong communicator who works collaboratively across cross functional teams

You don’t wait to be told — you take initiative, own outcomes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Hilton Foods?

We look for people who have a passion for devouring new challenges and collaborating with industry leaders to produce exceptional results for Hilton Foods and the Customer / Consumer.

The pace of our business has made it a gathering place for passionate and talented people. In this environment, team members draw the motivation, focus, determination and personal growth required to achieve more, faster!

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we’re all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

Supermarket Savings – Enjoy exclusive discounts with our Partnership Supermarket Discount Card, helping you save on everyday essentials.

• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you through life’s biggest moments with paid leave for new parents.
• Accredited Training & Career Growth – Access world-class training programs and international career development opportunities.
• Our In-House Canteen – enjoy discounted chef-prepared meals, coffee, and snacks.
• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance – Prioritise your well‑being with exclusive health cover discounts for you and your family.
• Novated Leasing – Enjoy tax‑effective vehicle leasing options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – You and your family can access 24/7 confidential support, plus a full wellbeing app.
• Cutting-Edge Facility – Work in a highly automated, world-class facility—a workplace like no other!
• All the Tools You Need – No matter your role, we provide everything you need to do your job.
• Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for referring great people to join our team. Are you ready to devour a new challenge in a new environment? Apply now and join the Hilton Foods Asia Pacific team!

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