Electrician

Are you looking to move away from the uncertainty of short-term contracts? We are seeking a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join the Facilities Management team at a major Government Health Precinct in Chermside.

This role is based within the high-volume Linen Services Department, focusing on maximising uptime for automated laundry and distribution machinery. The position is a stable casual opportunity until EOFY, with a high likelihood of permanency or extension based on performance.

The Financials & Flexibility

• The Rate: $56.95/hr + Super (paid fortnightly).

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured 9-day fortnight roster (an extra 26 days off per year).

• Flexible Hours: Choose your start and finish times, provided your standard daily hours are worked within a 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM window.

• Boost Your Earnings: Occasional opportunities for overtime, with scheduled weekend shutdown work a strong possibility to significantly increase your take-home pay.

The Work

Working within an industrial-scale laundry and distribution environment, you will focus on preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown response.

• Plant Maintenance: Conduct routine electrical upkeep on large-scale continuous batch washers (tunnel washers), industrial dryers, and high-speed ironers/folders.

• Automated Conveyors: Fault-find and repair electrical issues on automated monorail overhead bag systems, belt conveyors, and sorting sensors.

• Automation & Diagnostics: Diagnose minor faults on PLC inputs/outputs, variable speed drives (VSDs), limit switches, and proximity sensors to minimise downtime.

• Safety Compliance: Test, tag, and calibrate critical safety systems, including emergency stop circuits, pull-cords, light curtains, and safety interlocks.

• Environmental Upkeep: Inspect and maintain electrical components exposed to high humidity and temperature environments.

What You Need

• Trade Qualified: Cert III in Electrotechnology.

• Licensing: Valid QLD Electrical Work Licence (A-Grade).

• Safety: Current LVR/CPR.

• Compliance: Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and provide Hep B immunisation records.

• Rights: Full Australian Working Rights.

Apply Now

If you’re ready for a stable role with flexible hours and a 9-day fortnight, click APPLY to submit your resume. For a confidential discussion, please contact Samuel Vella at samuel.vella@randstad.com.au.