Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product life cycle approach to sustainable packaging. Partnering with global brands to local dairy producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture.

About this opportunity

The primary purpose of the Electrician is to provide production support on plant machinery, including breakdown troubleshooting, project implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is part of a maintenance team covering 24-hour operations, 5 days a week, with additional support for weekend production as required

Available shift: Morning 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, SCADA, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimise downtime.
• Plan and complete maintenance activities using the CMMS, ensuring accurate work order management.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain critical site services, including compressors, chillers, and boilers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
• Manage spare parts, contractor activities, and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with production teams to improve reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Trade-qualified Maintenance Electrician with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, PLC, and automation systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• FMCG or plastics manufacturing experience is desirable.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role with strong exposure to modern manufacturing automation
• A grade Electrical License
• Current Elevated Work Platform License (EWP) is an advantage.
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment
• Knowledgeable with PLC logic, SCADA, Siemens safety control logic, and Australian Safety Standards