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 rapid-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 Strong 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.

📌 Maintenance Electrician – Food (Melbourne)
🏢 APC Engineering
📍 Melbourne