Maintenance Electrician - Night Shift

The Role
Ensure uninterrupted operation of a large-scale processing plant through effective maintenance and installation of electrical systems. Starting on day shift (for onboarding) before transitioning to night shift, your duties will include:

• Conducting pre-operational checks and completing factory start-ups
• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
• Promptly resolving breakdowns to minimise equipment downtime
• Carrying out new electrical installations and running new circuits
• Using PLC and SCADA systems to monitor and resolve issues

Skills & Experience

• Electrical Fitter Mechanic qualification
• Experience in industrial maintenance environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work autonomously
• Current LVR/CPR, Driver’s Licence, and full Australian working rights
• Ability to work autonomously and transition to night shift (10pm - 6am) and occasional weekends

The Benefits
Enjoy a stable and rewarding role with competitive night shift pay, allowances, career growth opportunities, and a flexible RDO schedule. Working with highly sophisticated automation systems, and advanced production machinery, other benefits include:

• $48.59/hr base + 30% night shift ($63.16/hr)
• $20/week tool allowance + Annual retention bonus ($3–$5/hr)
• Double time for all overtime hours worked
• Double-time overtime on weekends + $90/day on-call allowance
• Paid lunch breaks, monthly RDOs, structured training & internal promotions

Your Employer
Our client is a well-established and integrated poultry processor operating from Mt Cotton, QLD. Our client supplies leading national food brands and supermarkets and processes over 180,000 units daily using advanced automation and deboning technologies. Their commitment to local growers and customer-first approach have earned them their reputation for quality, agility, and innovation.

Choose Agri Talent:
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. Our extensive digital network connects quality candidates to diverse and exciting roles with respected clients across Australia’s agriculture sector.

For more information, please contact Ben Frazer, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Agri Talent on 0439 093 516.