Maintenance Electrician

What you will do

• Provide electrical support and technical expertise to the truck production facility, ensuring plant and equipment are safe, reliable and available for production.
• Carry out preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on machines, equipment and installations, with a strong focus on safety, quality and cost‑effective solutions.
• Lead fault‑finding and problem‑solving activities for electrical breakdowns on site, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Read, interpret and, where required, modify electrical circuit drawings and schematics, and ensure work is accurately recorded in the maintenance management system.
• Support projects and improvement works, including electrical installations, instrumentation, PLC and CNC related tasks.
• Work closely with internal site customers to understand their needs, provide timely support and minimise production downtime.
• Offer guidance to apprentices and trainees when required, contributing to their on‑the‑job training and development.
• Adhere to all Workplace Health & Safety and Environmental requirements, and take reasonable steps to protect people, equipment and the environment.

Who are you?

Essential requirements (must‑have)

• Current QLD Electrical Licence, including valid CPR / LVR.
• Trade qualification as a Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Fitter or Electrical Mechanic.
• Proven experience in a plant or production maintenance environment, with the ability to safely maintain and fault‑find on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and, where required, modify electrical circuit drawings and schematics.
• Strong teamworking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with people at all levels across the site.
• Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and quality, and to following established procedures and standards.

Nice to have

• 3+ years’ experience in a plant maintenance or similar production maintenance environment.
• Exposure to PLC and CNC systems, including basic programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience using a maintenance management system to log, action and record work.
• Good general computer skills, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Interest in supporting projects, continuous improvement activities, and in mentoring apprentices and trainees.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

• A safe, modern production environment where your wellbeing comes first, with strong Workplace Health & Safety standards and a genuine focus on protecting people and the environment.
• A supportive team atmosphere in the Maintenance and Production areas, where collaboration, sharing expertise and helping each other solve problems are part of everyday work.
• Stable, full‑time employment with clear structure and responsibilities.
• Opportunities to grow your skills through exposure to a wide range of plant, equipment and projects, including electrical installations, PLCs, CNC systems, instrumentation and continuous improvement work.
• The chance to work closely with a diverse group of internal customers across the production facility, building your professional network and broadening your understanding of truck manufacturing operations.
• A workplace where your technical input is valued. From fault‑finding and problem solving to supporting apprentices and trainees and contributing ideas for improvements.

Ready for the next move?

 Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!