ROLE – Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)

SALARY - $100,000 - $125,000 per annum, dependent on experience

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Southwest Sydney, NSW

My client is a leading manufacturer operating within a quick-paced production environment. They are looking for a Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical skills to join their team in the Sydney area on a permanent basis.

The Maintenance Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- At least 3 years of experience in a similar Maintenance Engineering, Fitting or Technician position
- Qualifications and experience across both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
- Knowledge of motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics and control systems
- Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics




- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Able to work independently as well as part of a maintenance team
- Good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety

The Maintenance Engineer role will involve:

- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment and site machinery
- Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime
- Diagnosing and repairing both mechanical and electrical faults
- Maintaining conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Assisting with the installation, commissioning and improvement of new machinery and equipment
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
- Completing maintenance records and ensuring accurate documentation is maintained
- Working closely with production teams to maximise plant performance
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures
- Participating in an on-call or shift rota where required

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.

📌 Maintenance Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 ProFound People
📍 Sydney