A global food technology business delivering advanced processing, automation and service solutions across fish, poultry, meat and prepared foods, with a strong APAC presence and a long-term focus on quality, reliability and sustainable food production.
A Perth-based field service role supporting food processing customers across WA, working on standalone and end-of-line machinery including labellers, graders, weighers, conveyors, motors and VSD-driven equipment. You will manage customer relationships, respond to breakdowns and maintenance, and support upgrades, operating autonomously from home when not on site with strong technical support behind you.
Why you will working here
* Salary $90,000–$110,000 + super + paid overtime
* Approx. $17,800 vehicle allowance
* Overtime opportunities that materially increase total earnings
* Many engineers earn an additional $30k–$80k+ per year
* All travel covered including paid travel time, flights, accommodation and hire cars
* Remote field-based role with high trust and autonomy
* Full ownership of your day, priorities and customer relationships
* Work on advanced food processing and automation equipment
* Global organisation with strong local decision-making
* Structured onboarding and extensive technical training
* International training and travel opportunities over time
* Robust fatigue management and safety-first culture
* Weekend work paid at overtime rates
* Long-term role with scope to build depth, capability and influence
* Work that directly supports Australia's food supply chain
* Stable business with long-standing customer relationships
* Practical, accessible leadership with real field experience
* Managed by someone who has done the job and understands the pressures
* Clear expectations, fair decisions and open communication
* Strong investment in training for people who show initiative
* Values attitude, curiosity and effort over titles or ego
Responsibilities
* Attend customer sites across WA for breakdowns, call-outs and service work
* Prepare, execute and report preventative maintenance visits
* Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical faults on food processing equipment
* Install machine enhancements, upgrades and retrofits
* Test, calibrate and commission equipment to specification
* Provide professional, calm support in live production environments
* Build trusted relationships with maintenance, production and site leadership
* Complete service documentation and reports accurately
* Coordinate travel, parts and service activities independently
* Collaborate with interstate engineers and global technical support teams
Travel & Hours
* Perth metro and regional WA travel (typically as far as Bunbury)
* Travel is a mix of planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns
* Interstate travel may occur when required
* Weekend work is common due to customer downtime windows
* All weekend and out-of-hours work is paid at overtime rates
* Fatigue management policies actively enforced
* This is not FIFO and not site-based full time
Skills Required
* Industrial Electrical trade qualification or equivalent experience
* Strong fault-finding capability in manufacturing or food environments
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
* Hands-on experience with industrial machinery and automation equipment
* Mechanical aptitude alongside electrical capability
* Experience in food processing, FMCG or manufacturing environments preferred
* PLC fault diagnosis experience (programming not required)
* Professional customer-facing communication skills
Desirable (Not Essential)
* Familiarity with industrial HMIs and machine operating systems (Windows or Linux based)
* Exposure to conveyors, motors, VSDs, sensors and automated processing equipment
If you are interested Apply via Seek or contact Fiona Sander at or