MAINTENANCE LEADING HAND - ELECTRICIAN

• Located in Berri South Australia
• Join a supportive & collaborative team culture with a focus on safety & innovation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

WORK HOURS:

• Monday to Friday - 6 am to 4 pm
• Fulltime, Permanent position

YOUR ROLE

This role demands a dynamic mix of leadership and hands-on technical expertise, involving maintenance tasks such as overseeing schedules, implementing preventative measures, and working directly with electrical systems.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global leader in the packaging, paper, glass, and resource recovery industries, providing high-quality, innovative and sustainable packaging products and solutions. They offer a full lifecycle of packaging capability and have been leading packaging innovation in Australia for more than a decade

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing maintenance schedules and implementing proactive and preventative maintenance measures.
• Working hands-on with electrical systems, with a strong mechanical aptitude to support mechanical fitters as needed.
• PLC fault finding and troubleshooting, motor control systems, conveyor systems, and both LV and HV experience are essential.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES:

• Candidates with proven industrial or FMCG maintenance electrician experience, showcasing a strong mechanical aptitude. (Wineries, mining, agriculture we are open to candidates from these sectors)
• Experience with PLC fault finding, motor control, conveyor systems, low voltage (LV), and high voltage (HV) systems is crucial for this role along with proven leadership experience and strong mechanical aptitude.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Australian recognised trade qualification as an electrician
• A Grade electrical license in South Australia
• Leadership experience and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 3 years of industry/manufacturing/FMCG experience
• Forklift, confined space, EWP, Switching all desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great work ethic with the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.

To learn more about this career-defining opportunity with an Australian construction/manufacturing success story, please apply using the APPLY button.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

RIGHT TO WORK

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.