Automation Electrician | Industrial Background | Northern & Eastern Suburbs

Automation Electrician | $52–58ph + super + car + phone | Industrial automation role | Northern & Eastern suburbs | Overtime + growth

The Client

Our client is a highly regarded electrical contracting business, partnering with leading industrial manufacturing organisations. They specialise in electrical maintenance, diagnostics, breakdown response, and repair services across large-scale industrial automation and manufacturing facilities. With a reputation for delivering innovative control systems, power, and engineering management solutions, they are entering an exciting period of growth in 2025.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Special Class Electrician (Automation) to join the team, supporting site maintenance and automation operations.

This is a day-shift position with rostered call-out support, responsible for:

• Attending to machinery breakdowns, electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnosing and repairing industrial automation equipment across 24-hour processing and manufacturing environments.
• Providing automation support across electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Working closely with the maintenance team to ensure smooth plant operations.

• A valid A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Certification in Industrial Automation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Automation, post apprenticeship - A MUST! 
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, VSDs and remote I/Os.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• $52–58 per hour + super + car + fuel + phone + overtime.
• Melbourne’s northern & eastern suburbs.
• Monday to Friday role with minimal weekend work and minimal overtime. 
• Supportive, customer-focused team environment.
• Opportunity to join a reputable, growing business during an exciting expansion phase.