Job Maintenance Electrician - Afternoons, Smithfield

Maintenance Electrician - Afternoons
FMCG Manufacturing
Monday to Friday | Afternoons
$60phr - $65phr + 15% afternoons
Smithfield

We are partnering with a growing FMCG manufacturer that has recently commissioned a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking Maintenance Electricians / Dual Traders to join their site-based maintenance team.

These are excellent opportunities to work on modern packaging and processing equipment, with strong long-term stability and development potential as the site continues to expand.

The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance across high-speed FMCG production lines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Electrical and mechanical breakdown fault-finding
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting on automated packaging equipment
• Mechanical repairs including motors, gearboxes, conveyors and drives
• Supporting production to minimise downtime
• Assisting with new equipment commissioning and site improvements
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, LOTO and food safety standards
• PLC Fault Finding

Equipment You’ll Work On

• High-speed packaging machinery
• Conveyors, motors, drives and gearboxes
• Sensors, control panels and industrial electrical systems
• FMCG processing and handling equipment
• PLC's
• Drives

About You

• Trade qualified Electrician (dual trade or strong mechanical skills highly regarded)
• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability
• Comfortable performing hands-on mechanical maintenance
• Experience working on packaging and automated equipment
• Safety-focused with a proactive and team-oriented approach
• Good understanding of PLC systems and drives

What’s On Offer

• Brand-new manufacturing site with modern equipment
• Stable, full-time roles with consistent shifts
• Competitive hourly rates with shift loading
• Supportive site leadership and maintenance team
• Long-term career growth as the site expands

How to Apply
If you’re a skilled Maintenance Fitter looking for a long-term career move with outstanding growth potential, I’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Claudio Gratino on 0450 395 180 for a confidential discussion.

Consultant

Write to the company

Reference number: BH-24146-5
Profession:ManufacturingTrades & Services

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 22nd May, 2026