▷ [Urgent] Shift Electrician

5 days ago


Cairns, Australia Kraft Heinz Company Full time

Job Description

Shift Electrician

Join our Northgate Maintenance crew and make your mark

- Collaborative and dynamic team environment, with opportunities to share knowledge and best practices with colleagues in the FMCG industry

- A chance to work in a fast-paced and varied role, with no two days being the same, and a rotating shift roster that offers every weekend off and 6 days between shift rotations

- Be part of a close-knit team of 25 maintenance professionals that values organisation, efficiency, and excellent communication skills

- Long-term opportunities for career advancement and development within Kraft Heinz, a leading food and beverage company

TheCompany

We are a company that's passionate about food, people, and the planet. We're one of the world's top food companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that bring joy and nourishment to millions of people around the world.

Our culture is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower our people to take ownership of their work, to experiment, and to innovate. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures. And we're always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of food.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Electrician to work on a rotating shift basis, ensuring that our plant and machinery are properly maintained and operating efficiently. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance and be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Shift: Rotating shift pattern

12 - hour Shift Electrician – 5-day rotation

Key Responsibilities

- Identify faults and perform breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment

- Inspect, test, and maintain machinery, equipment, electrical and electronic infrastructure in process and packaging areas

- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical and electronic infrastructure and equipment

- Install and commission new equipment

- Coordinate and liaise with contractors and other staff

- Perform tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Area Leader or their designates

We're looking for someone with

- Dual instrument/electrical trade or at least electrical trade with instrument experience

- Full unrestricted and valid QLD Electrical Mechanics’ licence

- Mechanical experience highly regarded

- Forklift license beneficial

- Work at Heights and Confined Space Entry licenses (current)

- White card certificate

- Minimum 5 years post-trade experience in an industrial maintenance environment

- Experience with SCADA System & PLC controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

- Strong problem-solving analytical skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Hands-on approach and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our Northgate maintenance team offers a close-knit team environment where you can make a real difference while enjoying the benefits of being part of a global company with plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

- Competitive hourly rate

- Great shift roster with every weekend off and 6 days between shift rotations

- Opportunity to work with a leading food and beverage company

- Development opportunities for the successful candidate

- Collaborative and supportive team environment

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about food, people, and the planet, and you're looking for a career that's both exciting and rewarding, we invite you to join our team. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in the world.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we're committed to providing a workplace that's free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including:

- People with disabilities

- Women

- Visible minorities

- Indigenous peoples

- LGBTQIA+ peoples

- Veterans

Location(s)

Northgate

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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