Plant/Site: Wacol
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2026
The Opportunity
Primo is looking for a proactive Preventative Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team in Wacol. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety and efficiency of our production lines through planned electrical maintenance and continuous improvement. Working predominantly during scheduled downtime, you'll help minimise equipment failures, improve plant performance and support a high-volume manufacturing operation.
This role will be working 5:00am to 3:00pm, rostered for 4 days on, 1 off, 4 days on, 5 off, and offers a competitive salary with potential for overtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned preventative electrical maintenance on production lines to maximise equipment uptime
* Identify, diagnose and resolve electrical faults
* Conduct routine inspections and testing of electrical systems and components
* Use multimeters, PLC diagnostics and electrical schematics to identify root causes
* Support the optimisation and upkeep of control systems
* Respond to unscheduled electrical issues and alarms during shift as required
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant efficiency, reduce downtime and enhance performance
* Participate in root cause analysis and recommend long-term corrective actions and equipment upgrades
What You'll Bring
* A current Queensland (QLD) electrical licence
* Experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally within manufacturing or packaging environments
* Strong understanding of PLCs, automation systems, power distribution and fault‐finding techniques
* Experience working in fast‐paced, high‐volume production or food manufacturing environments
* Proactive, detail‐oriented team player with strong problem‐solving and communication skills
Why Join Primo?
At Primo, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. You'll also enjoy:
* Stable, full‐time opportunity within a well‐established manufacturing business
* Discounts at our Hans Factory shop
* Novated leasing and discounts for health insurance and retail partners
* Free onsite physio & chiropractor services
* Training and career development pathways
Apply Now
If you're a motivated electrician who enjoys preventative maintenance, continuous improvement and working in a high‐performing team, apply now!
At Primo Foods, we're committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support you, please let us know.
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