Maintenance Electrician

Golden Cockerel; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Career progression

Team environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Toowoomba Poultry, part of the Golden Cockerel group, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician at our Toowoomba site. You will install, service, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the production facility, ensuring safety and minimal downtime through preventative and reactive maintenance.

The role reports to the Plant Manager, is full-time, 5 days per week (8:00am–4:06pm) with occasional overtime or callouts.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Electrician and current electrical license.
• Proven industrial or production facility maintenance experience, preferably FMCG/poultry.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with HACCP/GMP and food safety standards is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, diagnostics and repairs on electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults to minimise production downtime and ensure safety.
• Install and upgrade wiring, fixtures and control systems per codes and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts usage.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritise tasks.
• Participate in preventative maintenance programs and after-hours callouts as needed.
• Assist in commissioning of new equipment and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLCs knowledge

Reactive & preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Trade qualification as Electrician

Current electrical license

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Toowoomba Poultry is part of the Golden Cockerel group of companies and is a well-established, successful family-owned poultry processing company, proudly serving the industry since 1973. Our processing plant is located in Toowoomba, where we take pride in delivering high-quality poultry products to our valued customers.

This position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for providing timely maintenance support to our production teams and performing general electrical maintenance tasks throughout the facility.

• Fulltime position 5 days per week (8:00am – 4:06pm)
• Overtime/weekends may be occasionally required
• Call outs for electrical fault resolution (very infrequent)

About the Role

As a Maintenance Electrician at Toowoomba Poultry, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within the production facility. This role ensures minimal downtime and supports continuous operations by performing preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery and infrastructure.

Duties will include:

With a Safety and Quality orientated culture and focus, you will:

• Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical systems, motors, control panels, conveyors, refrigeration units, and automated processing equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults to minimize production downtime
• Install and upgrade electrical wiring, fixtures, and control systems in compliance with relevant codes and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize tasks and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Participate in scheduled preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and systems
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and support after-hours maintenance as required

The ideal applicant should possess:

• Trade qualification as an Electrician
• Current electrical license
• Proven experience in industrial or production facility maintenance, preferably in FMCG, food or poultry processing
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards the job
• Familiarity with a planned maintenance approach (MEX)
• Ability to work shifts during weekends if required to meet production needs

Grow with Toowoomba Poultry:

• An opportunity to advance your skills and capability working alongside industry professionals
• A genuine career path for goal-oriented people
• A collaborative team environment with a dynamic company in a high-growth sector
• The chance to contribute to a company that is making a real difference in the lives of Australians
• Competitive rates

Highly regarded additional experience in:

• Poultry industry
• FMCG Manufacturing
• HACCP knowledge

Toowoomba Poultry is an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace where individual strengths are valued, leading to increased diversity & innovation. A culture of inclusion leads to diversity of experience, perspective & thinking, creating an amazing place to work with better outcomes for our people & our customers. Toowoomba Poultry is committed to fostering inclusion & belonging through our work.