Maintenance Electrician

We are a leading dairy company with a strong presence in Australia, owned by the global Lactalis Group. Our commitment to producing high-quality dairy products is unwavering, and we take pride in our collaborative and diverse work environment.

We are seeking a skilled and trade-qualified Electrician to join our Maintenance team at our Clarence Gardens site. As an Electrician, you will be responsible for providing electrical support and maintenance to our production facility, ensuring the smooth operation of our equipment and processes.

• Carry out preventative, continuous improvement, and breakdown maintenance across our fast-paced production facility.
• Work as part of a skilled trades team, collaborating with other fitters and electricians to achieve common goals.
• Monitor plant and equipment using the Scada control system, responding to alarms and irregularities in a timely manner.
• Investigate failures and make recommendations to reduce risk and improve systems and processes.
• Actively participate in safety and continuous improvement activities, ensuring all work meets engineering standards.
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Ensure relevant documentation is maintained to preset standards.

• A current SA A class electrical license (or fitter trade).
• Dual Trade (electrician-fitter) is considered a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly in electrical faults.
• Commitment to safety, making it a top priority.
• A strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Work must be completed in line with Food Safety requirements.
• Responsible for engineering support to standards and expectations.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, ideally in the food, dairy, packaging, or process-related industries.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Instrumentation qualifications.
• PLC programming experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and automation will be highly regarded.
• Some experience using SAP.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who prides themselves on their attention to detail, has the ambition, drive, and competency to succeed in this role. If you are a team player with a positive can-do attitude, please submit your application, including your current resume, by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.