Maintenance Electrician

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Location
Somersby, New South Wales
Category
Trades & Services
Salary
Posted
11-Aug-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Jade Eagleton
Reference
190310
Maintenance Electrician – Somersby
Day Shift | $66.52 per hour casual rate | Temp-to-Permanent Opportunity

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced  Maintenance Electrician  to join the maintenance team at  our client's manufacturing facility in Somersby.

This is a day-shift position commencing at approximately  6:00am, with some flexibility available for the right person. Initially offered on a casual basis, the role provides a genuine opportunity to transition into permanent employment with our client.

The Role
Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment to minimise downtime and support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on production machinery
  • Responding to equipment breakdowns and minimising production downtime
  • Completing scheduled preventative and planned maintenance
  • Conducting automation and PLC fault finding
  • Maintaining equipment including conveyors, mixers, cutting lines and autoclaves
  • Supporting equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Working closely with production, engineering and other maintenance personnel
  • Liaising with contractors attending the site
  • Ensuring all work complies with WHS requirements and site safety procedures

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Electrical trade qualifications and a current NSW Electrical Licence
  • Previous electrical maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing or heavy-industry environment
  • Strong fault-finding and breakdown maintenance capabilities
  • Experience with automation systems and PLC fault finding
  • Preventative and planned maintenance experience
  • A strong commitment to workplace safety
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a maintenance team
  • Reliable transport to Somersby

Desirable:
  • Forklift Licence
  • Working at Heights certification
  • Confined Space certification

What's on Offer
  • Competitive rate of  $66.52 per hour
  • Day shift with an approximately  6:00am start
  • Some start-time flexibility for the right person
  • Monday to Friday opportunity
  • Genuine temp-to-permanent pathway
  • Work with a well-established Australian manufacturing business
  • Supportive and safety-focused team environment
If you are an experienced industrial Maintenance Electrician seeking a highly competitive rate and genuine opportunity for permanent employment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
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