Axxion Search is recruiting an experienced
Maintenance Electrician
for a permanent opportunity with a substantial food manufacturing business in the greater Somerset / Lockyer Valley region.
The site operates at scale and relies heavily on automated production equipment, so the role suits someone who enjoys fault-finding, improving plant performance and working in a technically varied environment.
This is not just a breakdown role. The maintenance team is being developed with a stronger focus on reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
What the role involves
You'll work across a broad range of plant and equipment, including:
automated processing and packaging machinery
motors and motor control systems
VSDs and soft starters
PLC-controlled equipment
electrical distribution and control systems
plant services and associated infrastructure
Your day-to-day work will include fault-finding, breakdown response, preventative maintenance, repairs, modifications and supporting improvement work across the site.
There is also scope to contribute to equipment upgrades, reliability initiatives and capital projects.
What we're looking for
You'll need:
a current Queensland electrical licence




solid industrial maintenance experience
strong fault-finding ability
confidence working around automated plant
practical experience with motors, VSDs and control systems
a strong safety mindset
the ability to work independently and within a broader maintenance team
Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, meat processing or another high-volume production workplace would be highly regarded.
Exposure to PLC diagnostics, SCADA, instrumentation or industrial automation would also be beneficial.
Remuneration
$65 per hour
Overtime
Superannuation
Why consider it?
This is a good opportunity for someone who wants strong hourly earnings but also wants to build broader capability around reliability and site improvement.
For the right person, there is scope over time to become more involved in areas such as:
reliability improvement
preventative maintenance optimisation
project and upgrade work
The position is with a stable, well-established manufacturing operation and offers long-term development beyond purely reactive maintenance.
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📌 Maintenance Electrician (Albany)
🏢 Axxion Search
📍 Albany