Electrician NH Foods Australia

This full-time Electrician role at NH Foods Australia’s Mackay beef processing facility is the best industrial maintenance sparky job in the Mackay region right now – perform electrical repairs, maintenance & installations, support commissioning of new equipment, develop preventative systems, work with PLCs, instrumentation, control systems & SCADA, and contribute to continuous improvement in a leading food manufacturing plant while earning $45–$55/hr (real $100k–$130k+ year with regular overtime & shift loadings) + tools/uniform/PPE supplied, discounted meat from onsite butcher, Employee Assistance Program, structured training & coaching, and the stability of working for a global leader in premium beef production. Rotating Monday–Friday shifts. Perfect for licensed QLD electricians with 1+ years industrial maintenance (food manufacturing preferred) who love troubleshooting, safety & teamwork, and want top pay with no FIFO in vibrant Mackay.

About Company

NH Foods Australia – Australian arm of global NH Foods Group (Japan), producing award-winning premium beef brands for domestic & export markets. Mackay site is a key processing facility with a focus on quality, innovation, employee development & bringing “the joy of eating” to millions worldwide.

Job Title

Maintenance Electrician – Food Processing Plant

Responsibilities

• Electrical repairs, maintenance & installations
• Support commissioning of new equipment
• Develop & implement preventative maintenance systems
• Work with PLCs, instrumentation, control systems & SCADA
• Fault-finding & breakdown response
• Ensure compliance with safety & quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

• QLD Electrical Work Licence
• Valid driver’s licence & own transport

Experience

Minimum 1 year as tradesman (industrial/food manufacturing preferred)

Skills

• Strong fault-finding & problem-solving
• SCADA & PLC knowledge
• Safety-focused & proactive
• Good communication & teamwork

Benefits

• $45–$55/hr + overtime & loadings
• Tools, uniform & PPE supplied
• Discounted premium meat
• EAP & structured training
• Stable global company career

Applicant Location

On-site Mackay QLD – local candidates preferred (no public transport)

Application Procedure

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