Shift Electrician

CSR Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Supportive culture

Parental leave benefits

Career development opportunities

Overtime and earning potential

On-call allowances

On-site parking

Career progression

Upskilling opportunities

Stable Australian manufacturer

Job summary

CSR Limited is seeking a proactive Shift Electrician to join our Cecil Park manufacturing site. This hands-on role operates across a 24/7 rotating roster, maintaining and improving plant reliability while upholding safety standards.

You will work with electricians, fitters and maintenance professionals to diagnose faults, plan proactive maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives in a large-scale brick manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Electrical Licence.
• Electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown electrical maintenance across site equipment
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions
• Design, install and commission small-to-medium electrical projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and SAP work orders
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures, WHSE standards and permit systems
• Collaborate closely with production, mechanical and engineering teams
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of apprentices and peers

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

PLC control equipment

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

NSW Electrical Licence

Tools

SAP

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Join one of Australia's most recognised manufacturing businesses and help keep our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Shift Electrician to join our maintenance team at our Cecil Park manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on role within a 24/7 production environment, working across a rotating roster of day, afternoon and night shifts. You'll play a critical role in maintaining and improving plant reliability while supporting a strong safety-first culture.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work alongside a collaborative team of electricians, fitters, apprentices and maintenance professionals responsible for keeping a large-scale brick manufacturing operation running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown electrical maintenance across site equipment
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
• Support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions
• Design, install and commission small-to-medium electrical projects
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and SAP work orders
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures, WHSE standards and permit systems
• Collaborate closely with production, mechanical and engineering teams
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of apprentices and peers

About You

You are a proactive and safety-focused industrial electrician who enjoys solving problems and working as part of a close-knit team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current NSW Electrical Licence
• Electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Highly Regarded

• Experience with PLC and SCADA programming or modification
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Experience with SAP or CMMS maintenance systems
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement experience
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, building products, brick, cement, quarry, steel, food or FMCG environments

What We Offer

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. As part of the CSR team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package, shift allowances and employee benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers.
• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation, teamwork and inclusion.
• Health, wellbeing and family benefits, including up to 14 weeks paid parental leave, 52 weeks superannuation payments on parental leave, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities, including ongoing training, development and progression across CSR's portfolio of businesses.
• Overtime opportunities and additional earning potential.
• On-call, tool and electrical licence allowances.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Genuine career progression pathways into Leading Hand, Supervisor and Management roles.
• Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a stable, market-leading Australian manufacturer with a strong pipeline and long-term future.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement and the development of its people.

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.