Maintenance Electrician – Day Shift

NMPS Food Group | Melbourne | Full-time, Permanent

Job highlights

- Permanent day-shift position with consistent hours
- Work with modern, automated food-manufacturing equipment
- Join a stable, growing, family-owned Australian business

About NMPS Food Group

Established in 1990, NMPS Food Group is a second-generation, family-owned Australian food manufacturer specialising in high-quality, value-added food products.

We are continuing to grow and invest in our people, equipment and manufacturing capability. We are now seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our maintenance team on a permanent day shift.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will support the safe and reliable operation of our production facility by completing electrical maintenance, breakdown response, fault-finding and improvement works.

This is a hands‑on position suited to an electrician who takes ownership, works well within a team and is prepared to support the broader operational needs of the business.

Key responsibilities

- Attend electrical breakdowns and restore equipment safely and efficiently
- Complete planned and preventative electrical maintenance
- Diagnose and repair faults across production equipment and automated systems
- Install, test and maintain electrical equipment and components
- Assist with machinery upgrades, commissioning and continuous‑improvement projects
- Perform isolations and comply with lockout/tagout procedures




- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Support mechanical maintenance activities within your skills and competency
- Work collaboratively with production, quality and maintenance teams
- Ensure all work complies with electrical, food‑safety and workplace‑safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- A current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence
- Previous industrial maintenance experience, preferably within food, FMCG, packaging or manufacturing
- Solid electrical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Knowledge of motors, sensors, variable‑speed drives and control systems
- PLC fault‑finding experience is highly regarded
- A strong understanding of electrical isolation and workplace‑safety requirements
- Good communication and documentation skills
- A reliable, proactive and team‑focused approach
- The willingness to assist across the maintenance function when required

What we offer

- A permanent, full-time day‑shift position
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Stable employment with a well‑established Australian manufacturer
- Exposure to modern processing, packaging and automated equipment
- Opportunities to contribute to equipment upgrades and improvement projects
- A supportive, practical and collaborative workplace
- Long‑term development opportunities as the business continues to grow

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📌 Maintenance Electrician – Day Shift (Melbourne)
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