Industrial Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Lactalis Australia, part of the world's leading dairy company, is looking for a qualified and experienced Industrial Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Technician to join its Maintenance team at the Lidcombe manufacturing site in Western Sydney. You will support the reliable operation of the milk production and processing facility by keeping production and packaging equipment safe, efficient and reliable.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault finding on plant and equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs safely and on time to minimise production downtime
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance according to site schedules
• Complete all electrical work in line with electrical standards, site procedures and safety requirements
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns and repairs
• Work with Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and improve plant reliability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and give feedback on maintenance procedures
• Support site projects, installations, upgrades and commissioning, and uphold food safety, quality and good manufacturing practices

Required profile

• Current unrestricted electrical licence
• Relevant electrical trade qualifications
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment and systems
• Experience in food, beverage, dairy, FMCG or manufacturing is highly regarded; experience with automated production or packaging equipment is advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with strong fault-finding, problem-solving and communication skills

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of electrical testing, diagnostic and fault-finding tools
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe work practices

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
• Training and development, and career development opportunities within Lactalis Australia
• Overtime opportunities when operationally available
• A supportive, collaborative team culture and exposure to a wide range of production and packaging equipment