Job Description

When people hear the name Meyer Food Co, most haven't heard of us, and that's fine. We're not a brand in the spotlight, but we're behind some of the biggest names in Australia. Our products are used by major retailers, clubs, pubs, national fast-food chains, aged care providers and hospitals across the country.

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We specialise in value-added food. Using a unique cooking (Sous Vide) and packaging process, we take raw ingredients and turn them into slow-cooked, nutritious, great-tasting meals. Last year alone, we produced enough meat to feed every person in Australia three times over. Chances are, you've eaten our products plenty of times without even realising.

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What we need

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We're looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our close-knit maintenance team and help keep our production, processing and packaging equipment running safely and reliably.

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This is a hands‐on role working across a broad range of electrical systems, automated equipment and production machinery. No two days are the same, and you'll have the prospect to troubleshoot problems, improve equipment reliability and make a genuine impact on how the site operates.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Respond to electrical and equipment breakdowns — fault find, diagnose and repair issues to get production back up and running safely and quickly.
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- Carry out preventative and predictive electrical maintenance across production, processing and packaging equipment.
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- Fault find electrical control systems, PLC's, motors, sensors, drives and automated equipment.
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- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across machinery and site infrastructure.
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- Work alongside mechanical trades and production teams to identify recurring equipment issues and improve reliability.
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- Use our computerised maintenance system to plan, record and track maintenance activities.
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- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning and improvement projects.
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- Support production teams with machine changeovers and technical troubleshooting.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying safer, smarter and more efficient ways to operate.
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- Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant standards and site requirements.
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- Available for other tasks including mechanical works
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- Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and work setting.
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What You'll Bring

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- A recognised Electrical Trade Qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence.
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- Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing or a similar environment.
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- Experience fault finding on production, packaging or processing equipment would be highly regarded.
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- A strong understanding of electrical control systems, PLC's, motors, sensors, drives and automated machinery.
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- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset — you enjoy finding the cause of a problem, not just fixing the symptom.
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- Strong communication skills and a genuine team-first approach.
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- The ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements and work independently when needed.
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The Details

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This is a full-time, 38-hour-per-week position, with flexibility around your preferred start and finish time:

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- 7:00am – 3:00pm, or
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- 8:00am – 4:00pm
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You'll report to the Maintenance Manager and work as part of a supportive maintenance team responsible for keeping a busy food manufacturing site operating safely and reliably.

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Occasional Saturday work may be required depending on maintenance and production requirements.

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Why You'll Love Working Here

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At Meyer Food Co., you're not just a number. You're part of a team that values reliability, craftsmanship and looking out for each other. We celebrate wins, share ideas and work hard to make things better every day.

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You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of equipment, solve real problems and contribute to improving how our operation runs. Plus, you'll enjoy heavily discounted meat products, so your next barbecue is always a winner.

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If you're an experienced electrician who enjoys fault finding, solving problems and keeping things running, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Maintenance Electrician (New South Wales)
🏢 Meyer Food
📍 New South Wales