Maintenance Officer - Electrical

Bunge; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier agribusiness solutions company in Ardrossan, UK, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for their terminal. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining electrical and pneumatic systems, assisting with repairs, and executing a preventative maintenance program. Candidates should have an Electrical workers licence Class A, experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and a positive teamwork mindset. This role offers diversity, problem-solving opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including training and on-call allowances.

Benefits

On call allowances

Competitive remuneration package

Sign on bonus

Tools of trade provided

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining fixed and mobile plant and equipment.
• Willingness to assist mechanical staff and learn new skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Implement and conduct fault finding and repairs to electrical systems.
• Assist in developing solutions for equipment failures.
• Execute the preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Electrical workers licence Class A

Experience with hydraulic systems

Experience with electrical systems

Ability to work at heights

Competent in interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams

Job description

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team in a well-established role at our Ardrossan Terminal. In this role, you will manage operational requirements to ensure plant and equipment is maintained to the highest standard and running efficiently, while focusing on safety. Maximising uptime is critical to ensuring we can deliver an efficient and reliable service to our customers.

This role will also provide you with day-to-day variety and problem solving, while also incorporating long term planning projects as part of our preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.

Join Bunge, a global agribusiness, bringing your expertise to maintain and enhance performance at Ardrossan, located on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula; enjoy the lifestyle, stunning coastline and welcoming community.

Duties

• Implement and conduct fault finding and repairs to electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Assist Mechanical staff with repairs to Diesel and 12V equipment.
• Assist in developing and implementing solutions and strategies to ensure the timely and effective response to equipment failures and breakdowns.
• Perform electrical (including PLC diagnostic) and repairs.
• Work with the maintenance manager to identify and implement plant improvements and future capital projects.
• Provide On Call support during shipping and harvest periods.
• Travel within the region assisting other teams as required.
• Execute the preventative maintenance program in line with terminal operations.

About you

• An Electrical workers licence Class A (South Australia)
• Have a willingness to learn bearing lubrication techniques.
• Competent in interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining fixed and mobile plant and equipment
• Willingness to Assist mechanical staff and learn new skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.
• The ability to work at heights and within confined spaces
• Current drivers licence is essential

About us

Bunge is a premier agribusiness solutions company. With our agile workforce, enhanced global footprint, increased access to key markets and diversified agriculture network covering all major crops, Bunge is able to manage seasonal cycles, weather and other risks, better connecting growers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.

By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local growers and the communities we operate in.

On 2 July, Bunge successfully completed its combination with Viterra. Going forward, our business will operate as Bunge, and transition to the brand over the coming months.

When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• On call allowances plus additional payment when called in to attend site
• Competitive remuneration package
• Sign on bonus
• Tools of trade provided
• On the job and external training
• Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
• Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers
• Novated leasing
• Birthday leave
• Years of service recognition
• Rigorous safety practices
• Gender-inclusive paid parental leave

How to apply

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please visit the careers page of our website: bunge.com.au, or for further information please contact Maintenance Manager, Douglas Waye on 0477 553 ***.

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

These positions are available to those who have the unrestricted right to live and work in Australia.