Maintenance Electrician

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People
   

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

An exciting casual opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Maintenance Electrician to join our high-performing maintenance team at our Ulverstone facility. Established in 1943, the plant originally supplied dehydrated vegetables to the WWII armed forces. In the late 40s it became a rabbit processing facility, and canned peas and frozen vegetables production began in the early 50s. By 1987, the site had become solely a potato processing plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Area Manager, the role will provide electrical support to our large scale production operations and will work a variety of days across a Mon - Fri (07:00-15:30) roster.

With base hourly rate of $46.77 (incl 25% casual loading) + overtime opportunities (where applicable), this is a rare vacancy for those looking to demonstrate a high degree of competency in the electrical field.

Reporting to the Maintenance Area Manager, duties will include (but are not limited to the following):
 

• Assist with maintenance, preventative and breakdown electrical tasks throughout our intake, process and packing departments at our facility
• Ensure site plant and equipment is maintained per the maintenance schedule whilst maintaining safety and maximising production requirements
• PLC, automation and electrically controlled systems fault finding, programming and connections
• Work with robotic packaging equipment
• Work in conjunction with other on-site trades (mechanical fitters + contractors) to ensure work orders are completed to a high standard
• Participate in continual improvement processes
• Apply operational standards and procedures

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
• Hold a current Tasmanian Electrical licence (mandatory)
• Availability during the week Monday-Friday (07:00-15:30)
• Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with fixed plant electrical works
• Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret schematics (advantageous)
• Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated maintenance experience within an FMCG industry plant (highly desirable but not essential)
• Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
• Intermediate user of Windows-based systems and CMMS experience
• Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to contribute to a team environment
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening

• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
• Supportive team environment
• On-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Income Protection Insurance
• On-site canteen
• On-site parking
   

Please click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees). Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 20554 

Travel Required:  

Location(s): GF Plant - Ulverstone 

Country: Australia 

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com