Electrical Technician for Food Processing Plant Maintenance Full Time

For Electrical Technician and Maintenance Electrician to ensure optimal machinery uptime and production efficiency for a major food processing employer. A permanent full-time role on a rotating roster within a leading industrial food production environment in Western Australia.

Requires: Qualified Electrical Technician with strong fault-finding and industrial electrical maintenance experience, ideally with food processing plant exposure.
Salary guide: $110,000 to $140,000 per annum.
Location: South-western suburbs of Western Australia.
Your normal day will involve:

Executing planned maintenance tasks using a computerized maintenance system (MEX) to ensure plant reliability.
Troubleshooting electrical and control system faults, including conveyor PLCs, VSDs, refrigeration and pump systems.
Attending breakdowns promptly and analysing root causes to prevent recurrences.
Supporting apprentices and assisting in repairs, upgrades, and plant projects.
Maintaining strict compliance with electrical safety standards and housekeeping procedures.
Working rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends on a roster offering a 15% allowance.
This role offers hands-on ownership of the electrical maintenance for WA’s largest beef processing facility’s Case Ready department where packaging and preparation for retail take place. Your core focus will be maintaining 100% plant availability with minimal electrical downtime, contributing directly to production success and operational efficiency. You will thrive in a proactive maintenance environment utilising systems to coordinate daily and monthly work orders and a supportive team culture invested in uptime and continuous improvement.

Your next employer is a stable and well-established leader in the food production sector, providing reliable career pathways and professional development opportunities especially in PLC and automation skills. Their commitment includes supporting apprentices, fostering safety and innovation, and offering regional living benefits in Western Australia.

You will need:

Electrical trade qualification with proven industrial maintenance experience.
Strong fault-finding skills on electrical control systems, PLCs and associated equipment.
Flexibility and willingness to work rotating day/night and weekend shifts.
Permanent Residency status to be eligible for employment.
Job benefits include:

Competitive salary up to $140,000 per annum plus 15% shift allowance for rotating rosters.
Structured maintenance environment with exposure to advanced systems like MEX, PLCs, VSDs.
Support for further training and career development in automation and leadership.
Accommodation assistance for initial relocation period.
Regional lifestyle with affordable living and strong community culture.
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