Industrial Electrician

Our client
is a recognised leader in the
packaging and manufacturing industry
, known for innovation, sustainability, and exceptional product quality. Their
Smithfield site
features advanced equipment in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment focused on
performance, reliability, and continuous improvement
.

They are seeking a
trade-qualified Electrician
to support electrical maintenance and operations within this busy manufacturing facility.
Industrial experience
is preferred, but
motivated domestic electricians
with strong technical ability and a genuine desire to develop in a manufacturing setting are encouraged to apply.

Roster Details

This position operates on a
5.5-day rotating roster
, structured as follows:

• 2 day shifts
  , followed by
  3 night shifts
  , then
  4 days off
• 3 day shifts
  , followed by
  1 day off
  , then
  3 night shifts
  , and
  5 days off

Remuneration

• Annual Salary:
  $120,933
• Average Hourly Rate:
  $52.86 per hour
• Overtime Rate:
  $88.72 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out
  preventative and breakdown maintenance
  on electrical systems and production lines
• Troubleshoot and repair
  electrical faults involving
  PLCs (Allen Bradley)
  and
  Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Ensure all electrical work complies with
  safety, quality, and industry standards

Key Requirements

• NSW Electrical Licence
  with completed
  Australian electrical apprenticeship
  (essential)
• Minimum
  2 years of hands-on experience
  with electrical systems
• Industrial background preferred
  , or strong aptitude developed from a
  domestic environment
• Experience with
  Allen Bradley PLCs
  and
  VSD systems
  required

Essential Criteria

• Completion of a
  full Australian electrical apprenticeship
  (not just Cert III via recognition)
• Proven
  fault-finding ability
  , proactive approach, and a
  safety-first mindset

Apply now
to join a high-performing team at Smithfield and advance your electrical career within a modern, innovative manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills and Experience
Our client is a recognised leader in the packaging and manufacturing industry, known for innovation, sustainability, and exceptional product quality. Their Smithfield site features advanced equipment in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment focused on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

They are seeking a trade-qualified Electrician to support electrical maintenance and operations within this busy manufacturing facility. Industrial experience is preferred, but motivated domestic electricians with strong technical ability and a genuine desire to develop in a manufacturing setting are encouraged to apply.

Roster Details

This position operates on a 5.5-day rotating roster, structured as follows:

2 day shifts, followed by 3 night shifts, then 4 days off

3 day shifts, followed by 1 day off, then 3 night shifts, and 5 days off

Remuneration

Annual Salary: $120,933

Average Hourly Rate: $52.86 per hour

Overtime Rate: $88.72 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical systems and production lines

Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults involving PLCs (Allen Bradley) and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Ensure all electrical work complies with safety, quality, and industry standards

Key Requirements

NSW Electrical Licence with completed Australian electrical apprenticeship (essential)

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with electrical systems

Industrial background preferred, or strong aptitude developed from a domestic environment

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and VSD systems required

Essential Criteria

Completion of a full Australian electrical apprenticeship (not just Cert III via recognition)

Proven fault-finding ability, proactive approach, and a safety-first mindset

Apply now to join a high-performing team at Smithfield and advance your electrical career within a modern, innovative manufacturing environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.