Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia.
We operate throughout Queensland, Recent South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill.
Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values.
At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
Electrician
to join our team at the
Oakburn Processing Plant
, supporting the safe and efficient operation of our facility.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and has direct working relationships with the Plant Manager, other Supervisors and Leading Hands.
The holder of this position is also responsible for carrying out the work in accordance with Baiada standards and requirements as applicable.
The position is primarily responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance to the plant machinery and ensuring that all work they perform is carried out in a safe manner following to Baiada standards and systems.
Install, test, terminate, and connect electrical wiring and circuits
Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired equipment
Fault-find, repair, and rectify electrical equipment and basic circuits
Perform manual soldering and desoldering
Handle mechanical cutting
Dismantle, replace, and assemble engineering components
Perform electrical, electronic, and general engineering measurements
Enter and adjust basic PLC operational parameters (e.g., set points and speeds)
Interpret technical drawings
Plan tasks
Perform basic computations
Utilise computers,



hand tools and power tools
Work safely following all quality procedures, safety guidelines, and proper handling of industrial chemicals and materials
Assist with electrical training
Assist with incidental duties and peripheral tasks as required by the role.
Essential Qualifications / Licences:
The successful candidate will be required to hold a trades qualification in a specialised field – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
The expectation is that the position holder will not attempt to operate tools or undertake work that they are not formally qualified to do
The successful candidate will also have previous experience in working within a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the intensive food processing industry.
Required Skills (Must-haves):
Good communication skills – verbal and written, and the ability to work with others as part of a team
Good mechanical aptitude and well-developed problem-solving skills
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, shift-based food manufacturing environment
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable with a strong work ethic
Punctual and well presented
Current Driver's License.
Important:
Due to bio-security reasons candidates are not permitted to have any form of pigs, poultry and/or birds at your place of residence.
To be eligible for this role, you must have legal right to work full-time (without restrictions) in Australia at the time of application.
As part of the recruitment process and on-going employment, you may be required to undergo background checks to assess your suitability for the position.
These checks may include verification of work rights, police check, medical assessments and/or drug and alcohol testing.
**No agencies please

📌 Electrician (New South Wales)
🏢 Baiada Group
📍 New South Wales