MployHR is an Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment and HR business with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Electrician to join our client's maintenance team on afternoon shift.
Working alongside a mechanical fitter, you will provide electrical maintenance support across site equipment. This role suits someone with strong PLC fault-finding skills who can independently connect to PLCs, diagnose faults and resolve issues.
Hours and remuneration
Monday to Friday, 1:50 pm-10:00 pm
RDO every four weeks
Permanent base salary of $123,000 per annum, plus afternoon shift loading and superannuation
Casual hourly rate during the temporary placement, with applicable afternoon shift and casual loadings, plus superannuation
Opportunity to transition to permanent employment
Your responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults across site equipment
- Carry out electrical maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns
- Connect to PLCs to investigate faults and identify the cause of equipment issues
- Resolve PLC-related faults independently
- Work closely with the mechanical fitter and engineering team to maintain reliable equipment operation
- Follow site safety procedures and manufacturing requirements
What we're looking for
- Relevant electrical trade qualifications and licensing
- Demonstrated electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Strong PLC troubleshooting skills, including confidently going online to diagnose faults
- Food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is highly regarded
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with maintenance and engineering staff
- Availability for ongoing afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday