Job Details

Maintenance Electrician – FMCG & Manufacturing
Locations: Brisbane South, North, Western Suburbs
Shifts Available: Day Shift & Afternoon Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician looking for stability, great rosters, and long-term career growth? Multiple FMCG and manufacturing sites across Brisbane are expanding and seeking skilled electricians who enjoy fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and keeping production running smoothly.
About the Roles You will be responsible for electrical maintenance, fault finding, and breakdown support across high-speed production lines, packaging machinery, conveyors, motors, and automated equipment. These roles offer consistent hours, strong site cultures, and opportunities for training and progression.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Attend to electrical breakdowns, trouble-shooting PLC, VSD, sensors, motors, and automated systems
• Execute preventive and reactive maintenance on production and processing equipment
• Support continuous improvement, reliability, and efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams
• Ensure safety and compliance across all work performed

What We’re Looking For

• QLD Electrical Licence (Electrical Mechanic)
• Solid experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments (food, packaging, plastics, industrial)
• Strong fault-finding skills across PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), drives, and control systems
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a close-knit maintenance team
• High commitment to safety, quality, and production uptime

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties
• Day & Afternoon shifts available
• Strong, stable businesses with ongoing investment and upgrades
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive teams, great leadership, and modern facilities

How to Apply If you’re a skilled Maintenance Electrician looking for your next permanent role in Brisbane, click Apply Now or email your resume to laetitia@paceappointmentsqld.com.au.

All applications are confidential.