Maintenance Electrician at Diageo

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Licence, Industrial Maintenance, FMCG Experience, Fault-Finding, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Electrical Schematics, PLC Experience, SCADA Experience, Variable Speed Drives, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Digital Tools, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Area Installations

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Description : Who are we? While the name Diageo may be unfamiliar to you, our brands have most likely been with you while you create unforgettable moments of connection and celebration. Imagine crafting the future some of the most well-loved spirits brands across the world, including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bundaberg Rum and building possibilities within growing brands such as Don Julio, Ciroc, Ello and Aviation Gin. By joining Diageo Australia, you will inspire an exceptional team around you, with offices and teams working from 8 locations across Australia, to build incredible performance and unleash your own potential. What will your role be? As a Maintenance Electrician at Diageo, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our site running safely, reliably and efficiently. Working as part of a highly skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance team, you’ll provide specialist electrical support across our end-to-end operations — from blending and packaging through to dispatch. This role covers the entire site, with a strong focus on hazardous area electrical installations, ensuring all work is completed in line with WHS legislation and Diageo’s Global Risk Management Standards. Your expertise will directly support equipment reliability, plant performance and our commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment. What does this role look like for you? Deliver planned preventative maintenance to electrical equipment in line with the site maintenance strategy Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults and restore equipment to minimise downtime and improve OEE Provide front-line electrical support across blending, packaging and dispatch operations Support and contribute to root cause analysis, sharing knowledge and coaching others to prevent repeat issues Lead and contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives that improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs year-on-year Support production lines through an electrical call-out roster (typically day and afternoon shifts) alongside fellow electricians and fitters Use CMMS systems (such as SAP) to accurately capture maintenance activity, data and insights What will you bring to the table? To succeed in this role, you’ll combine strong technical capability with a safety-first mindset and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring: A current Electrical Licence (essential) Recent, hands-on experience in an industrial or FMCG maintenance environment Experience working with hazardous area electrical installations (highly desirable) Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills Confidence reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings Proven experience (5+ years) working with PLC and SCADA-controlled equipment, variable speed drives, pneumatics and hydraulics Comfort using digital tools, including email, word processing and CMMS platforms such as SAP The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multi-trade team A proactive mindset, curiosity for continuous improvement and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving FMCG environment Nice to have (but not essential): Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) experience Mechanical trade exposure or cross-trade capability Why Join Us? Experience competitive perks, flexible work options, and become part of a diverse team that celebrates global success. At Diageo, we craft products that are central to celebrations worldwide. Our vibrant culture reflects this spirit as we work flexibly around life commitments while continuously striving for growth! Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: Diageo champions diversity as a catalyst for innovation. We actively promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI communities, and other diverse groups. We ensure inclusivity through reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Huntingwood Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-01-05 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will deliver planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns to ensure equipment reliability. You will also support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to root cause analysis.