We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for recent ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job Description
Keep one of Australia's most trusted food brands running
For over 100 years we've been bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we craft. As we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry, we're investing in our people and our future — and that starts with a strong, skilled maintenance team.
Ingham's Primary Processing Plant in Burton is looking for a skilled, motivated, and safety-focused Industrial Electrician to join an established, diverse team that's passionate, empowered, and ready to perform at pace.
This is a hands-on role where your fault-finding skills and electrical expertise directly keep our production lines moving — minimising downtime, solving real problems, and making a visible impact every shift. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this is your opportunity to join a supportive, growing team with genuine career stability.
What's in it for you
Immediate start
4:4 rotating roster (12-hour shifts, 24-hour coverage) — consistency, recovery time, and a lifestyle that actually works
Earn up to $*****/hr + *****% shift allowances on the rotating roster
5 weeks annual leave for shift positions
Stable, long-term career with an ASX-listed industry leader
Free, secure on-site parking
Employee discounts on products, travel, and more




Consistent weekly hours and genuine job security
A workplace where health, safety, and wellbeing come first
What you'll be doing
Responding to and resolving production machinery repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner
Proactively reducing reactive maintenance through effective planned maintenance activities
Contributing to and helping implement planned maintenance programs
Working within and upholding Ingham's policies, procedures, and maintenance standards
Delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders
Promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Ensuring safety standards and quality assurance practices are upheld in every repair and maintenance task
Identifying and escalating food safety, quality, and risk issues
What you'll bring
A Class Electrical Licence (SA)
Demonstrated electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial setting, including installations, fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on production equipment
A strong commitment to working safely
Sound interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams
A proactive problem-solver's mindset, with quick thinking under pressure
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively
Confidence interpreting technical drawings and specifications
Experience with CMMS software such as Maximo (advantageous, not essential)
A drive to identify and introduce improvements to maintenance practices and plant performance
We're looking for Electricians who are naturally curious, caring, courageous, and committed — people who bring their best every day so we can keep delivering food that's Always Good.
Ingham's is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds.
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📌 Maintenance Electrician (Industrial) (South Australia)
🏢 Inghams Chickens
📍 South Australia