Job Description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why this role?

If you are a licensed electrician who prefers real plant, real problems and real results over routine, this is the role for you. At our Lara feed manufacturing site, you will be the person who keeps production running safely and reliably – and who gets the time and support to make the equipment better.

What you will do

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults quickly and complete repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Install, maintain and commission electrical equipment and control systems.
• Fault find on motors, PLCs, VSDs and instrumentation.
• Recommend and deliver improvements that lift equipment reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance work in our maintenance management system and keep documentation accurate.
• Work alongside Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams on safe, efficient operations.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

What you will bring (essential)

• Electrical Trade qualification and a current A-Class Electrical Licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Proven fault-finding skills on PLCs, VSDs, motors and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• A current Driver's Licence and good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A genuine commitment to safety, and the communication skills to work independently or in a team.

Nice to have (not essential – we will train the right person)

• Allen Bradley PLC, SCADA or instrumentation experience.
• Post-trade qualifications in Electronics.
• Experience with a CMMS.
• Forklift Licence.

What you get in return

• Competitive employee benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive team that backs each other.
• Career development within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• Overtime opportunities.

How to apply

Ready for a role with long-term prospects? Visit www.ridley.com.au/about/vacancies and submit your resume. Not sure you tick every box? Apply anyway – we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.

We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.