Blaze Staffing Solutions is proud to partner with a well-established global food manufacturing business operating a major production facility in Clayton, Melbourne. The site runs 24/5 automated production and packaging lines, supplying products to consumers across Australia and internationally. The maintenance team is experienced, well-resourced, and supported by a structured CMMS environment.
About the role

Join the permanent night shift maintenance team (10:00 pm – 6:30 am) as the site's dedicated Maintenance Electrician. Maintain and repair automated production and packaging equipment, working closely with the Production team to minimise downtime and support site reliability. This is a hands-on, autonomous role suited to an experienced industrial electrician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Duties

- Conduct electrical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance across production equipment
- Fault-find and repair automation systems including PLCs, VSDs, motors, sensors and control systems
- Complete scheduled PM tasks and work orders via Upkeep CMMS
- Interpret technical drawings, manuals and electrical documentation
- Collaborate with Production to minimise downtime and support site reliability

Skills & experience

- Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence (essential)
- Full-time work rights in Australia (essential)
- Strong industrial or manufacturing maintenance background
- Proven experience with PLCs, VSDs,



LOTO and automated production equipment
- EWP, forklift licence and working at heights experience highly regarded

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because the work is technically challenging and genuinely matters — every shift keeps production running for a globally recognised food brand. The maintenance team is experienced and collaborative, with an established structure that supports both autonomy and teamwork. Night shift offers a stable, consistent working environment with a regular crew.
Advantages

- $79.49 per hour + superannuation
- Overtime available — increase your weekly earnings
- Permanent opportunity — long-term job security with a global employer
- Night shift penalty rates apply
- Exposure to advanced automation, PLC and VSD systems
- Structured CMMS environment (Upkeep) — develop your maintenance systems skills
- Supportive, experienced maintenance team on-site
- Pre-employment health assessment provided as part of onboarding
- Clayton location — accessible via Monash Freeway and public transport

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your application. For a confidential discussion, contact Garry at Blaze Staffing on 1300 008 005 or [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly and guided through the pre-employment process (medical assessment, D&A; testing, work rights verification).

📌 Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing (Clayton)
🏢 Blaze Staffing Solutions
📍 Clayton