Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Specialised Breeders Australia (SBA) is Australia’s leading layer breeder, proudly supplying high‑quality chickens to customers nationwide. Every role at SBA contributes to the strength of our operations and the quality outcomes we deliver.

We are seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our team—someone who is not only a fully qualified electrician, but who brings initiative, collaboration, and a proactive approach to maintaining our plant and equipment. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys preventative maintenance, problem‑solving, and building strong working relationships across a diverse organisation. You will be part of a small, supportive team and report directly to the Facility Services Manager.

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are:

•             A fully qualified electrician with experience in commercial and industrial environments

•             Skilled in fault finding with a strong understanding of control circuits

•             Able to attend to machinery and equipment repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner

•             Experienced in performing preventative and corrective maintenance in line with planned and unplanned schedules

•             Capable of inspecting, analysing, and recording critical mechanical information

•             Committed to embedding safety standards into all maintenance and repair activities

•             Willing to participate in an on‑call roster for repair work

•             Experienced with data and communications cabling

•             Flexible, positive, and able to adapt to changing and multiple demands

•             An effective communicator who ensures the right services are delivered at the right time

•             A practical, solutions‑focused team player

•             Willing to assist other trades during urgent works

Experience within the poultry industry will be highly regarded. Computer competency and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

What We Offer

You will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package, including limited private use of a work vehicle. You’ll also join a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

•             Full working rights in Australia

•             Compliance with SBA’s strict biosecurity requirements, including no ownership of birds or pigs and not residing with anyone who works with these species

•             Successful completion of reference checks and a pre‑employment medical prior to a formal offer

•             A current Victorian driver’s licence

•             Reasonable overtime, which forms part of the negotiated salary package

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter, giving a good outline why you believe you are the right person for the job.