Maintenance Electrician - Lidcombe

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. Working with the Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams, you will keep the milk production and processing 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, breakdowns, repairs and completed work
• Support site projects, equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning
• Contribute to continuous improvement and provide feedback on maintenance procedures
• Keep a strong focus on workplace safety, 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 environments highly regarded; experience with automated production or packaging equipment advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Electrical testing, diagnostic and fault-finding tools
• Electrical safety and safe work practices

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
• High-quality training and development, and career development opportunities
• Overtime when operationally available
• Exposure to a wide range of production and packaging equipment