Opportunity to work with modern, automated equipment
Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
Training and development opportunities
The Company
An established and highly regarded large food manufacturer based inMelbourneWestern Suburbs. The site operates a high standard production environment with advanced automated machinery, PLC-controlled systems, and strict food safety standards. The maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring electrical reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment as the business continues to grow and optimise performance.
The Position
Seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to work day shift ONLY, providing hands-on electrical maintenance support across production, packaging, and site services.
This is a full-time permanent position and purely Day Shift - 4 Days on, 4 days off. This would suit someone looking for work-life balance
Responding to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime
Completing scheduled preventive electrical maintenance in line with CMMS plans
Fault finding and troubleshooting across PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and small projects




Working collaboratively with production, mechanical, and maintenance teams
Completing all maintenance documentation accurately in the CMMS
Maintaining compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and HSE requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Trade qualification as a Licensed A-Grade Electrician
Proven maintenance experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, or similar high-speed production environments
Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP, MEX, Pronto, or similar
Sound understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements
Desirable
Experience with automated production lines, packaging equipment, VSDs, motors, and instrumentation
Exposure to continuous improvement, Lean, or reliability practices
Forklift licence, Working at Heights, or Confined Space certification
Benefits
Role in a stable 24/7 manufacturing operation
Opportunity to work with modern, automated equipment
Supportive team environment with a solid safety culture
Training and development opportunities
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📌 Maintenance Electrician - Day Shift (Melbourne)
🏢 Miller Leith
📍 Melbourne