Electrician Level 2 - Food Manufacturing

Level 2 Electrician – Food Manufacturing | Laverton
$50.50/hr + Super | Monday to Friday | Covered by Enterprise Agreement

We’re looking for an experienced A-Grade Electrician to join our client's team at their Laverton manufacturing site, supporting critical food manufacturing operations across their Laverton and Tanon sites. This is a full-time, waged role covered by their Enterprise Agreement, with a base hourly rate of $50.50 + super. Please note this rate is fixed and no negotiations can be held on remuneration.

About the Role
Working Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for early starts and occasional weekend work, you'll play a hands-on role maintaining and improving our client's production plant and facilities. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor/Maintenance Manager, your focus will be on keeping their operations safe, efficient, and compliant with food industry standards.


What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain, service and repair electrical systems including motors, conveyors, pumps, fans, heaters, and control panels.
• Respond to breakdowns and troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and safety inspections in line with their maintenance strategy.
• Work across systems involving PLCs, instrumentation, and multi-loop control systems.
• Support commissioning of new equipment and modify existing installations as needed.
• Contribute to WHS, HACCP, and food safety compliance.
• Be available for early starts (as early as 4:00 am once a month) and occasional weekend work.
• Standard hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

• A-Grade Electrical Licence (Essential).
• Minimum 2–3 years of electrical experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and electrical drawings.
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced setting.
• Forklift licence, EWP, and confined space entry experience are desirable.

• Hourly rate of $50.50 + super, paid under our Enterprise Agreement.
• Stable full-time employment with an essential Australian manufacturer.
• Variety of hands-on electrical work in a clean, safety-first environment.
• Be part of a tight-knit, supportive maintenance team with a focus on reliability and improvement.