Night Shift Maintenance Electrician – Food Manufacturing Location: Wacol, Brisbane 

Roster: Night Shift | 7 Day Fortnight 

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a well established food manufacturing site on a permanent night shift roster. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role within a high-performing maintenance team, supporting a busy FMCG production environment.

About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering/Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring plant and equipment reliability across night shift operations. Your focus will be on breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and maintain food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding and breakdown response on automated production lines
• Planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant and equipment
• Working with PLCs, sensors, motors, VSDs, and control systems
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, OH&S, and electrical standards
• Accurate completion of maintenance records and work orders (CMMS)
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

About You

• A-grade Electrical Licence (essential)
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or FMCG highly regarded
• Strong fault-finding skills in automated and high-speed production environments
• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems
• Ability to work independently on night shift
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Permanent night shift role with a 7 day fortnight roster
• Competitive hourly rate + penalties
• Secure, long-term employment with a reputable food manufacturer
• Well-maintained site with modern equipment
• Supportive engineering and leadership team

If you’re a motivated Maintenance Electrician looking for a stable night shift role in the food industry contact Joe Keogh at Blackbook Executive on 0423 911 540