Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Nestlé Australia

Nestlé Wahgunyah Factory, Northeast Victoria

Electricians (Trades & Services)

Full time – Wages shift work position

$130,000 - $140,000 per year + Overtime

Excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our Nestlé production facility in Northeast Victoria, home to the iconic Uncle Tobys Brand. The Wahgunyah factory offers ideal opportunities within a rural environment, working on advanced automation and robotic systems, and is located between the rural cities of Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, and Albury-Wodonga.

This is a permanent rotating shift position within a cohesive team environment and will support a 5day 8Hr 3-shift, or a 7day 12Hr 4-shift roster (pending production requirements).

About the role

Reporting to the Electrical Team leader, key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical & automation issues in production equipment and systems, including PLCs and automated machinery.
• Work with and troubleshoot PLC and SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley Control Logix software and CITECT platforms.

• Implement and enact preventative maintenance activities across the plant in the areas of Electrical and Automation, supporting the engineering objectives of the site.

• Use and understand electrical schematics and technical manuals to identify and resolve issues.
• Support the installation, upgrade, and modification of electrical systems & automation networks and equipment, including minor PLC logic software changes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance & production teams to improve system reliability and performance.
• Ensure absolute compliance with safety standards and regulations, company protocols, including work permits.
• Maintain accurate SAP work order records of work performed, parts used, and system status for all maintenance tasks.

What you need to Bring

• Qualifications: Current Victorian A-Grade Electrical Licence, or an equivalent interstate licence to apply for a Victorian A-Grade licence (essential). Instrumentation or Hazardous Area qualifications well regarded.

• Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred), including fault-finding on automated processing and packing equipment.

• Technical Skills: Strong PLC & SCADA troubleshooting capability, with knowledge of AC/DC drives. Allen Bradley PLCs & drives preferred.

• Personal Attributes: An initiative-taking, solutions-focused mindset with a desire to learn and self-development. Be approachable and helpful, with positive communication abilities.

Benefits of joining Nestle Wahgunyah

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Attractive pay rates + overtime +RDO’s aligned with the Enterprise Agreement
• Additional Mental Health Day of leave (known as a KitKat day)
• 15% Shift Loading across all shifts for 5day 8Hr rotating shift coverage
• 49.5% Shift Loading across all shifts for 7day 12Hr rotating shift coverage
• Novated Vehicle Leasing
• Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including medical, drug & alcohol and reference checks.

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
• For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-

Apply today!