We are seeking experienced Maintenance Electricians to provide night shift coverage at a continuous manufacturing facility operating 24/7. You'll play a key role in monitoring production systems, responding to equipment faults, and ensuring plant operations continue safely and efficiently throughout the night within a PLC-controlled manufacturing environment where reliability is critical.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor the continuous operation of kilns, dryers and automated material handling systems
- Respond to plant alarms and complete authorised equipment resets
- Diagnose and rectify electrical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults within your level of competency
- Perform breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime
- Escalate major electrical, mechanical or gas-related issues when required
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate effectively during shift handovers
- Work safely and independently while supporting a continuous manufacturing operation
About you
- Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence
- Minimum 3 years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician
- Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working with PLC-controlled automated machinery
- Exposure to motors, drives, sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Comfortable working independently on night shift
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
About us
GPS Electrical Services is a national leader in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, Engineering, and System Integration. We support clients across manufacturing and industrial sectors, delivering technical excellence with a solid focus on safety, reliability, and performance. As part of the Sentra Group, we are entering an exciting phase of growth.
- Potential 4 nights on / 4 nights off roster
- Opportunity to work within a continuous, PLC-controlled manufacturing environment
- Supportive team environment backed by a national maintenance provider