Maintenance Electrician (Day) - Ulverstone
Maintenance Electrician (Day) - Ulverstone
Date:
26 Aug ****
Location:
Ulverstone, TAS, AU, ****
Company:
Simplot
In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and Current Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for Resources
Spirit of Innovation
Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
Annual base rate increases aligned with the Simplot National Collective Agreement
Fully supplied and laundered uniform, boots and PPE
Training and further formal qualifications,



including support to complete a Certificate III in Instrumentation & Control if not currently held
Support to obtain relevant high-risk licences where required
Company‐provided on‐site soft tissue specialist appointments
Income protection insurance
Discounted health insurance options
About Our Role
Permanent, full‐time day work position at Simplot Ulverstone (we are also open to suitably qualified and experienced candidates seeking casual opportunities for maintenance days and leave/shift coverage)
Monday to Friday, hrs (with the option of a fixed 4‐day week, Monday to Thursday, hrs)
Base hourly rate of $***** per hour plus applicable allowances
Electrical Licence Allowance of $***** per week and Tool Allowance of $***** per week
RDO accruals
All weekend work paid at double time
Work with a variety of fixed‐plant food processing equipment within a world‐class food manufacturing environment
Here at Simplot Ulverstone, we're seeking applicants for the full‐time, permanent day work position of Maintenance Electrician.
Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community dating back to ****, with our location on the banks of the Leven River ideally situated close to the rich, fertile soils where our potatoes are grown. We process more than 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year, while employing over 450 people, whilst our Devonport plant has capacity to process 28 tonnes of product per hour, equating to over 80 million individual bags of frozen vegetables per annum.
What You Will Do
Take part in safety initiatives to achieve a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
Learn industry best practice for both preventative maintenance & breakdown of electrical equipment and systems (incl. pumps / motors / freezer tunnels / SCADA systems, high speed packaging equipment, fryers,



process line fixed plant)
Problem solving & fault finding
Use of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) incl. work orders / data entry / stores lookups
Use of hand tools and other industry specific tooling
Process automation and instrumentation
Interact & collaborate with wider Maintenance / Engineering & Production teams on tasks associated with production line maintenance
Attend mandatory blocks of TAFE for the duration of the apprenticeship
Complete a rotational programme at both Simplot Ulverstone and Devonport
Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Ideally you will have successfully completed, or are due to complete school based electrotechnology units (e.g. Cert II - Electrotechnology) in addition to having undertaken work experience / placements within an electrical environment
Possess a genuine interest in learning the electrical trade
Basic knowledge of electrical industry terminology
Demonstrated problem solving skills with a hands‐on approach
Possess strong mathematical and English attributes - noting an in‐house aptitude test will be required for shortlisted candidates
Intermediate IT skills with regards to Windows based operating system
Be an Australian Citizen or possess formal permanent residency
Ability to commence full‐time employment in December **** / January **** (negotiable)
Possess a driver's licence (or hold your Learners Permit with a look to obtaining P plates in the near future)
Demonstrate superior communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people and cultures
Ability to commit to a 4 year apprenticeship
Willingness to undertake a pre‐employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screen)
Travel Required :
None
Location(s):
GF Plant - Ulverstone
Country :
Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at ( now
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