⚡ Maintenance Electrician | $70–$75/hr + Shift Loading | Permanent | Visa Sponsorship Available

Looking for a long-term maintenance role that actually rewards your experience? We're partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Cooma, NSW, seeking experienced A-Grade Maintenance Electricians to join their growing maintenance team.

With an industry-leading hourly rate of $70–$75 per hour, relocation assistance of up to $5,000, structured shifts, overtime opportunities and potential 482 visa sponsorship, this is a rare opportunity for experienced electricians already working in Australia.

Whether you're based in Sydney, Melbourne or regional Australia, this role offers exceptional earning potential, long-term job security and the chance to work in a modern, highly automated manufacturing environment.

? What's on Offer

- $70–$75 per hour (based on experience)
- Permanent full-time employment (38 hours per week)
- Shift loading & regular overtime opportunities
- Relocation assistance of up to $5,000
- Employer-sponsored 482 visa support for eligible candidates
- Stable FMCG manufacturing workplace
- Modern automated production facility
- Long-term career progression
- Supportive and experienced maintenance team

About the Role

You'll become part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping high-volume FMCG production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include

- Responding to electrical breakdowns
- Fault-finding across PLC-controlled equipment, motors,



VSDs and sensors
- Preventative and corrective maintenance
- CMMS work order management (MaintainX experience highly regarded)
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Working closely with mechanical fitters and production teams
- Maintaining the highest safety and quality standards

What You'll Bring

- Australian A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Minimum 2 years' Australian industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
- FMCG, food, beverage or processing industry experience (highly regarded)
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience maintaining automated production equipment
- A proactive, safety-first attitude
- Willingness to relocate to Cooma, NSW

Visa Sponsorship

Employer-sponsored Subclass 482 visa support may be available for eligible candidates already working in Australia.

Applicants must have

- Australian A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Australian industrial maintenance experience
- Relevant manufacturing or FMCG experience

Please note: Overseas applicants without Australian industrial experience will not be considered.

Why This Role?

There are plenty of maintenance electrician roles on the market—but very few offer $70–$75 per hour, relocation support, visa sponsorship and the security of a permanent position. If you're looking to maximise your earning potential while joining a respected FMCG manufacturer with genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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