Maintenance Electrician

Axxion Search; Toowoomba Regional; Sur place; AUD 63 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift allowances

Overtime opportunities

Superannuation

Résumé du poste

Axxion Search is recruiting Maintenance Electricians for a major Australian food manufacturing facility in the Toowoomba region.

You will join an established team handling electrical systems, PLCs, motors and automated equipment, with opportunities for development and progression within a large manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with Certificate III in Electrotechnology and a current Queensland electrical licence.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capabilities.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled machinery, motors and VSDs.

Responsabilités

• Maintain electrical systems and support reliable operation across a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Fault finding, breakdown response and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated machinery.
• Work with motors, VSDs, sensors, instrumentation and electrical control systems.
• Support maintenance and repairs across production and processing equipment.
• Assisting with plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades and capital projects.
• Follow electrical safety procedures including isolation and LOTO.

Connaissances

Fault finding

Industrial maintenance

PLC control systems

Robotics

Safety awareness

Formation

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Outils

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

VSDs

Industrial robotics

Instrumentation

Description du poste

Maintenance Electrician | Industrial Manufacturing | Toowoomba Region

$46–$54/hr + Shift Allowances + Overtime + Super

About the Opportunity

Axxion Search is partnering with a major Australian food manufacturing business to recruit experienced Maintenance Electricians for its large, technologically advanced processing facility in the Toowoomba region.

This is an opportunity to join an established maintenance team working across a diverse range of industrial electrical systems, automated production equipment, robotics and modern processing technology.

The business is currently looking to appoint multiple electricians to permanent positions, offering long-term stability, competitive EBA conditions and opportunities for further technical development.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems and supporting reliable operation across a busy, large-scale manufacturing facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Electrical fault finding, breakdown response and preventative maintenance.

• Maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated machinery.

• Working with motors, VSDs, sensors, instrumentation and electrical control systems.

• Supporting maintenance and repairs across production and processing equipment.

• Assisting with plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades and capital projects.

• Working closely with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.

• Following electrical safety procedures, including isolation and LOTO requirements.

About You

We're interested in speaking with qualified electricians who have experience in industrial maintenance environments.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology and a current Queensland electrical licence.

• Industrial electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food processing or similar environments.

• Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capabilities.

• Exposure to PLC-controlled machinery, motors and VSDs.

• A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

• Strong safety awareness and the ability to work effectively within a production environment.

Experience with Allen-Bradley or Schneider PLCs, industrial automation, robotics or instrumentation would be particularly advantageous.

Previous experience in food processing is not essential. Electricians from other industrial manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Roster and Remuneration

These are permanent, full-time positions working a Monday-to-Friday rotating roster, with shifts generally rotating on a weekly basis.

Shift times vary depending on the assigned area and roster, with examples including:

• Early shift: 4:30am–1:00pm.

• Day shift: 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm.

• Afternoon shift: 2:00pm–10:00pm.

• Night shift: 10:00pm–6:00am.

Rosters are generally provided approximately 10 weeks in advance.

Remuneration and conditions:

• Base hourly rates of approximately $46–$54, depending on experience and EBA classification.

• Afternoon shift loading of 15%.

• Night shift loading of 20%.

• Overtime paid in accordance with the enterprise agreement.

• Superannuation in addition to hourly remuneration.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment with a major Australian food manufacturing business.

• Competitive EBA rates, shift allowances and overtime opportunities.

• Exposure to modern automation, robotics and industrial processing equipment.

• An established maintenance team with experienced tradespeople.

• Opportunities for ongoing technical development, including further instrumentation training.

• Long-term career opportunities within a large manufacturing operation.

• Location in the Toowoomba region

Applicants must hold appropriate Australian working rights and meet Queensland electrical licensing requirements. Employer sponsorship is not available for these positions.