A-Class Maintenance Electricians for their state-of-the-art hummus & dips factory in Cavan – keep high-speed packaging lines, fillers, pasteurisers, refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors and wastewater systems running 24/5 while earning $52–$58/hr base + regular OT + afternoon shift loading (real $130k–$160k+ year) + PepsiCo benefits, free onsite parking, endless free hummus & dips, and genuine career progression to Senior Tech or Engineering roles in one of the fastest-growing food plants in SA. Morning & afternoon shift roster, full tool allowance, all training paid (including Cert IV Instrumentation if you want it), and a proper preventative maintenance culture instead of constant breakdowns. Perfect for restricted or unrestricted A-Class sparkies with FMCG/food experience who want big-company stability, serious money and a fun, food-obsessed team.
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About Company
Obela Fresh Dips & Spreads – PepsiCo-owned, Adelaide-made global brand. Brand-new, automated Cavan plant producing millions of tubs of hummus, tzatziki and deli dips every week.
Job Title
Maintenance Electrician – Food Manufacturing (Morning & Afternoon Shift)
Responsibilities
- Breakdown response & fault-finding on processing/packaging lines
- Planned maintenance on refrigeration, steam, air, wastewater
- Install & commission new equipment on projects
- Drive root-cause fixes & continuous improvement
- PLC fault-finding (Allen-Bradley/Siemens)
- Basic machining, fitting & TIG when needed
Requirements
Education
A-Class Electrical Licence + Cert III Electrotechnology
Experience
FMCG/food/beverage maintenance experience essential
Qualifications
- Unrestricted or Restricted A-Class licence
- High-risk forklift, EWP, working at heights (or willing to get)
- Cert IV Instrumentation desirable
Skills
- Fault-find fast on VSDs, sensors, instrumentation
- Read electrical drawings & PLC logic
- Safety-first mindset in food environment
Benefits
- $52–$58/hr + loadings + regular OT
- PepsiCo career pathway & training budget
- Free product + onsite parking
- Afternoon shift allowance + tool allowance
Applicant Location
On-site Cavan SA (15 min north of Adelaide CBD)
Application Procedure
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