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NOW HIRING – SHIFT ELECTRICIANS | EAGLE FARM (RELOCATING TO PORT OF BRISBANE 2026)
Join a business with piping hot plans – new factory, new machines, no night shifts.

Location: Eagle Farm, QLD (relocating to a brand-new, state-of-the-art site at the Port of Brisbane in 2026)

Industry: Food Manufacturing – supplying both retail and food service sectors with fresh and cooked protein products

About the Role
We are seeking two experienced Shift Electricians to join our clients' growing maintenance team. This role offers exposure to modern automation and electrical systems in a fast-paced FMCG environment, without night shifts and with clear career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and ensure production lines operate efficiently
• Fault finding on PLC/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley experience preferred)
• Contribute to reliability, engineering upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with Fitters and Apprentices during shifts to ensure full coverage
• Support preventative maintenance and equipment optimisation strategies

Roster (No Night Shifts)
Enjoy a 3-week rotating schedule with a guaranteed 4-day weekend every third week:

• Week 1: Monday – Thursday | 5 AM – 3 PM | 10-hour shifts (paid 1-hour lunch)
• Week 2: Tuesday – Saturday | 5 AM – 1 PM | 8-hour shifts (Saturday paid at 50% loading)
• Week 3: Monday – Friday | 3 PM – 11 PM | 8-hour shifts (15% afternoon loading)

Pay and Benefits

• Current base rate: $49.04 per hour (~$102,000 per year based on 40 hours/week)
• Pay increasing to $51.00 per hour (~$106,000 per year) from October 2025
• Penalty rates apply for Saturdays (50%)  and afternoon shifts (15%)
• Permanent full-time role with overtime available
• Free onsite parking
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Supportive and safety-first workplace culture
• Participate in community and charity initiatives

Requirements

• Valid Queensland Electrical Licence
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced industrial maintenance preferred
• Strong electrical fault-finding and breakdown response capability
• Confident working independently and in a team
• Desirable: exposure to project work, automation, and continuous improvement practices

Two positions available. Apply now and secure your place in a growing business with big plans and a brand-new facility on the way in 2026.