Site Electrician

Visy; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Great team

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Visy in Shepparton is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our Food Can site on a full-time permanent basis. You will maintain electrical systems, diagnose faults, and support continuous operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key tasks include Allen-Bradley PLCs, routine checks, plant upgrades, and completing work orders using the Ampro system. Candidates should hold an Electrical trade qualification and VIC open A licence, with a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification with an open A grade VIC electrical licence.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and automation diagnostics.
• Experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in fast-paced manufacturing, ideally food.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair issues with components, PLCs, wiring, and equipment across the plant.
• Assist upgrades to electrical systems and overhauls of equipment as required.
• Perform routine electrical checks and respond to breakdowns promptly.
• Complete daily work orders using Ampro system.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Open A grade VIC electrical licence

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ampro system

Job description

Role details:
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our Shepparton Food Can site. This is a full-time permanent career role.

• Days Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm
• 40hour weeks (with 4 hours banked RDO time)
• Saturdays and Sundays available at penalty rates

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our plant running smoothly and safely.

What you’ll do:

• Diagnose and fix problems with components, Alan Bradley PLCs, wiring and equipment throughout the plant.
• Involvement in upgrades to electrical systems and completing overhauls of equipment as required.
• Perform routine electrical checks and attend breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Complete daily work orders – we use Ampro system

What you’ll bring:

• Electrical trade qualification with an open A grade VIC electrical licence.
• Experience in Alan Bradley PLC control system, automation diagnostics and fault finding
• Strong experience in preventative and breakdown maintenance in fast-paced manufacturing environments – ideally in the food space
• Working alongside the production team to resolve issues.
• Passion for continuous improvement and optimisation.
• A proactive attitude and a commitment to safety.

What you’ll love when you join us:
When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth:Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Great team: well-established team of 7 with zero ego and great collaboration
• Perks:Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.