Electrician

Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Electrician to join our team at the Oakburn Processing Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of our facility.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and has direct working relationships with the Plant Manager, other Supervisors and Leading Hands. The holder of this position is also responsible for carrying out the work in accordance with Baiada standards and requirements as applicable. The position is primarily responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance to the plant machinery and ensuring that all work they perform is carried out in a safe manner following to Baiada standards and systems.

• Install, test, terminate, and connect electrical wiring and circuits

• Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired equipment

• Fault-find, repair, and rectify electrical equipment and basic circuits

• Perform manual soldering and desoldering

• Handle mechanical cutting

• Dismantle, replace, and assemble engineering components

• Perform electrical, electronic, and general engineering measurements

• Enter and adjust basic PLC operational parameters (e.g., set points and speeds)

• Interpret technical drawings

• Plan tasks

• Perform basic computations

• Utilise computers, hand tools and power tools

• Work safely following all quality procedures, safety guidelines, and proper handling of industrial chemicals and materials

• Assist with electrical training

• Assist with incidental duties and peripheral tasks as required by the role.

Essential Qualifications / Licences:

• The successful candidate will be required to hold a trades qualification in a specialised field – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

• The expectation is that the position holder will not attempt to operate tools or undertake work that they are not formally qualified to do

• The successful candidate will also have previous experience in working within a maintenance team in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the intensive food processing industry.

Required Skills (Must-haves):

• Good communication skills – verbal and written, and the ability to work with others as part of a team

• Good mechanical aptitude and well-developed problem-solving skills

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, shift-based food manufacturing environment

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Reliable with a strong work ethic

• Punctual and well presented

• Current Driver’s License.

Important: Due to bio-security reasons candidates are not permitted to have any form of pigs, poultry and/or birds at your place of residence.

To be eligible for this role, you must have legal right to work full-time (without restrictions) in Australia at the time of application. As part of the recruitment process and on-going employment, you may be required to undergo background checks to assess your suitability for the position. These checks may include verification of work rights, police check, medical assessments and/or drug and alcohol testing.  

**No agencies please