Maintenance Electrician – Food Manufacturing

Permanent Full-Time Position | Afternoon Shift | Excellent Work-Life Balance | Career Progression Opportunity

RRC Australia is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join their maintenance team.

This is more than just a maintenance role — it's an exciting long-term career opportunity for an electrician looking to upskill, develop and eventually step into the site's Senior Electrician position. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside, learn from and be mentored by the current Senior Electrician, with the longer-term goal of developing their skills and knowledge to ultimately take over the role.

The business is genuinely looking for someone they can invest in, support and retain for the long term — potentially for the remainder of their career! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to grow professionally, take on additional responsibility and build a rewarding future within an established business.

The role itself will suit a trade-qualified electrician who enjoys hands-on maintenance work and has strong mechanical aptitude. While the position is primarily electrical, you'll also be involved in mechanical maintenance and equipment change-outs as required, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working across multiple disciplines.

What's on Offer?

- Permanent full-time position

- Monday to Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm

- Friday, 6:00am – 12:00pm

- Excellent work-life balance with an early finish on Fridays

- Stable employment within a reputable food manufacturing setting

- Opportunity to be mentored and trained by the current Senior Electrician

- Genuine career progression pathway into the Senior Electrician role

- Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development





- Opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that wants to retain its people

Key Responsibilities

- Perform electrical preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on production and packaging equipment.

- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently to minimise production downtime.

- Carry out electrical testing, inspections and maintenance in accordance with site standards and regulations.

- Assist with mechanical maintenance, component replacements and equipment change-outs as required.

- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability and performance.

- Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to maximise plant uptime and operational efficiency.

- Work alongside the Senior Electrician, developing technical knowledge and skills in preparation for future career progression.

About You

- Qualified Electrician with a current A Grade electrical licence.

- Previous maintenance experience within manufacturing, food production, FMCG or a similar industrial environment – Advantageous

- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to undertake mechanical maintenance tasks.

- Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

- Reliable, proactive and safety-focused approach.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- A genuine interest in learning, developing and progressing into a more senior technical role.

Interested?

If you're a mechanically minded Maintenance Electrician looking for a stable role with a great weekday schedule, excellent work-life balance and a genuine opportunity to progress into a Senior Electrician position, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business that isn't just looking to fill a position — they're looking for someone to invest in and develop for the long term.

Apply now through RRC Australia or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

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