Electrician

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift options

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

Baiada is seeking a Qualified Electrician to support the Mount Kuring-Gai team, ensuring production efficiency and smooth plant operations. The role offers day or afternoon shifts with a clear path to permanent employment.

As a Maintenance Electrician you will minimise downtime, work on automation projects, and handle installation, commissioning, and breakdown repairs, plus routine preventive maintenance across plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Australian Electrical Trade qualification and experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with PLC systems is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and troubleshoot independently.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime and ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for plant improvements and automation.
• Manage project work including installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform breakdown repairs and troubleshoot plant issues.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Baiada is seeking a Qualified Electrician to support the team located in Mount Kuring-Gai.

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime
• Day or afternoon shift available
• Genuine opportunity for permanent position & career growth

Baiada, one of Australia’s largest poultry producers, is renowned for its premium products, including the popular Steggles and Lilydale free range brands. Baiada has been bringing Australian families together since 1919, delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and food service customers, while leading the industry with innovation and high standards of efficiency.

About the Role:

In your new role as a Maintenance Electrician, you will play a vital part in ensuring optimal production efficiency and smooth plant operations by:

• Minimising downtime and ensuring equipment is operating efficiently.
• Identifying opportunities for plant improvements and automation.
• Managing project work, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Performing breakdown repairs and troubleshooting plant issues.
• Conducting routine preventative maintenance on all plant and equipment.

About You:

Contributing to a dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and rewarding opportunities, you will bring:

• An Australian Electrical Trade qualification along with experience in the manufacturing industry.
• FMCG industry experience is preferred however not essential. Knowledge and experience with PLC systems.
• Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.