Maintenance Electrician

Do you have a can-do attitude and a strong commitment to working safely?  If so, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician, on a permanent, full-time basis. 

About Us

At Godfrey Hirst, we’ve been crafting quality flooring for over 160 years across Australia and New Zealand. As the largest carpet manufacturer in Oceania, we’re proud of our heritage—but we’re even more excited about our future. Innovation, sustainability, and top-tier craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Electrician to join our dynamic maintenance team. Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, you’ll primarily work on day shift (7am-3pm), helping keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and safely.

You’ll be hands-on with:

• Scheduled and reactive maintenance – because machines don’t always behave

• Fault finding and troubleshooting – your detective skills will shine here

• Installing, upgrading, and testing new electrical equipment – we like shiny new things too

You’ll work across our three manufacturing sites in North Geelong, South Geelong and Breakwater, so variety is guaranteed.

About you

To be considered for this role you will have:

• A current A Grade electrical licence

• 3+ years’ experience working as an Industrial Electrician

• An understanding of Allen Bradley PLC's

• Experience working with different manufacturer VSD's as well as industrial installations

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical breakdowns

• A good understanding of electrical drawings and schematics

• A safety-first mindset

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company with a rich history and a forward-thinking culture

• Work with a supportive team that values your expertise

• Enjoy job stability, ongoing development, and the chance to make a real impact

Next Steps

If you are excited about this opportunity and ready to join our success story, we welcome your application.

Godfrey Hirst is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.