Maintenance Electrician – Food & Beverage
Maintenance Electrician (Casual, 6 Months with Potential Ongoing) | Food & Beverage | Melbourne
About the role
APC Engineering is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team on a casual basis for an initial 6-month period, with the potential for ongoing work after that. You'll support our food and beverage manufacturing clients across Melbourne and surrounds, keeping production lines running safely and efficiently in fast-paced processing and packaging environments.
A current Victorian A-Grade electrical licence is mandatory for this role.
Key responsibilities
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, production lines and automated systems
Respond to breakdowns and diagnose electrical, control and automation faults quickly to minimise downtime
Fault-find PLC-controlled equipment and make minor approved changes
Maintain and repair motors, VSDs, instrumentation, conveyors, pumps and packaging machinery
Test circuits, components and systems with the right diagnostic tools and equipment
Record all work in the client's CMMS and update drawings after any changes
Follow food safety, hygiene and GMP requirements, including allergen and foreign-matter controls
Follow all site health and safety rules, including isolation and LOTO procedures
Work with production, maintenance and engineering teams to find root causes and stop faults from recurring
What we're looking for




Current A-Grade electrical licence in Victoria (mandatory: applications without one will not be considered)
Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Systems Electrician) or equivalent
Industrial maintenance experience, ideally in food, beverage, dairy or FMCG manufacturing
Robust fault-finding skills in control circuits, motor control and industrial automation
Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs
Experience with VSDs, instrumentation and SCADA/HMI systems. Ignition experience is highly regarded
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends or on-call when needed
Valid driver's licence and a current police check, or willingness to get one
What we offer
Competitive casual hourly rates based on experience
An initial 6-month engagement with strong potential for ongoing work for the right person
Varied work across a range of food and beverage sites
A supportive team where your technical skills are valued
A strong focus on safety, with training and PPE provided
About us
APC Engineering is a leading provider of engineering solutions and services across Melbourne and surrounding regions. We deliver high-quality automation and electrical projects for industrial, commercial and manufacturing clients, including the food and beverage sector. We're known for innovation, reliability and technical excellence.
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📌 Maintenance Electrician – Food & Beverage (Melbourne)
🏢 APC Engineering
📍 Melbourne