Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing

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. 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. Monday to Friday (Day Shift) Key Responsibilities Electrical Work Perform all site electrical work in accordance with Australian Standards and licensing requirements

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

Tag and test electrical equipment and maintain registers

Conduct electrical testing and coordinate with external electrical contractors

General Maintenance & Engineering Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance on plant and equipment

Assist with mechanical breakdowns, repairs, and general building maintenance

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

Manage spare parts, engineering stores, and contractor activities

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

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





About You Personal Attributes Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Trustworthy with high integrity and professional ethics

Positive, proactive, and hands‑on attitude

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

Able to follow instructions while using initiative when required

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Confident to challenge issues constructively and professionally

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Current

Australian Electrical Licence

(essential)

Relevant trade qualifications in Electrical, Engineering, or Maintenance

Experience working in confined spaces and at heights

Demonstrated experience in electrical work and general site maintenance

Competent with hand tools and workshop equipment

Experience in food manufacturing highly regarded

Sound understanding of WHS requirements

Experience with contractor management advantageous

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

Supportive team environment within a growing food manufacturing business

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and engineering projects

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

📌 Maintenance Electrician (Sydney)
🏢 Cogent Resources
📍 Sydney