Join Thomas Foods International – Maintenance Electrician
About Thomas Foods International

Thomas Foods International (TFI) is a proudly 100% Australian-owned and operated company, recognised globally for producing premium Australian lamb, beef and value-added processing co-products. With world-class processing facilities and a commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, we proudly supply customers in more than 80 countries.

We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our state-of-the-art processing facility in Lobethal, nestled in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and safety-focused Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical equipment across the site by carrying out preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the production and maintenance teams, you'll play a key role in maximising plant uptime while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational efficiency.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary of $110,000 – $120,000 plus 12% superannuation

- 12-hour rotating roster – 4 days on, 4 days off, alternating between day and night shifts

- 5 weeks annual leave

- 13 days personal leave





- Long-term career opportunities with a leading Australian food manufacturer

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- An Unrestricted South Australian Electrical Workers Licence (or eligibility to obtain one)

- Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably MEX

- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills with the ability to respond effectively to equipment breakdowns

- Sound knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs and control circuits

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

- A strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Thomas Foods International?

At TFI, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive workplace where employees can develop their careers and grow with the business.

We offer:

- Ongoing career progression and development opportunities

- Continuous learning, training and upskilling

- A supportive and collaborative team environment

- Access to our employee perks program

- Stable, long-term employment with a respected Australian company

Apply Now

If you're ready to build your career with one of Australia's leading food manufacturers, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Anthony Caulfield

📌 Electrician (Mount Barker)
🏢 Thomas Foods International
📍 Mount Barker