Job Description

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We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician / Engineering Technician to join our team at a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This is a temporary role with a strong potential to transition to permanent employment for the right candidate.

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This role plays a key part in supporting operational efficiency across the site by delivering best-practice maintenance, electrical, and engineering support while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

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Monday to Friday (Day Shift)

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Key Responsibilities n
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Electrical Work

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Perform all site electrical work in accordance with Australian Standards and licensing requirements

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Installation and upgrading of cabling, machinery electrics, lighting, and power points

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Tag and test electrical equipment and maintain registers

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Conduct electrical testing and coordinate with external electrical contractors

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General Maintenance & Engineering

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Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance on plant and equipment

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Assist with mechanical breakdowns, repairs, and general building maintenance

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Support fabrication, installations, and minor mechanical works (as qualified)

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Manage spare parts, engineering stores, and contractor activities

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Support and maintain CMMS/MEX system, including preventive maintenance scheduling

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Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-saving, and efficiency initiatives

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About You n
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Personal Attributes

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Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

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Trustworthy with high integrity and professional ethics

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Positive, proactive, and hands‑on attitude

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

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Able to follow instructions while using initiative when required

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Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

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Confident to challenge issues constructively and professionally

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Skills, Qualifications & Experience

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Current Australian Electrical Licence (essential)

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Relevant trade qualifications in Electrical, Engineering, or Maintenance

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Experience working in confined spaces and at heights

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Demonstrated experience in electrical work and general site maintenance

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Competent with hand tools and workshop equipment

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Experience in food manufacturing highly regarded

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Sound understanding of WHS requirements

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Experience with contractor management advantageous

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What’s on Offer n
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Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects

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Supportive team environment within a growing food manufacturing business

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Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects

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If you are a safety-focused, hands‑on maintenance professional looking for your next chance in food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing (Sydney)
🏢 Cogent Resources
📍 Sydney