At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble, wire, and test electrical switchboards in a hands-on workshop environment.
- Company: Join a well-established electrical manufacturing business in Unanderra, NSW.
- Benefits: Earn $50.73/hr plus overtime with long-term job security and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative team culture with supportive leadership and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on diverse and interesting switchboard projects.
- Qualifications: Must have current Electrical Licence and experience in switchboard assembly.
The predicted salary is between 50.73 - 50.73 $ per hour.
Our client is seeking an experienced Switchboard Electrician to join a well-established electrical switchboard manufacturing workshop located in Unanderra, NSW. This is a hands-on workshop-based role with full accountability for the assembly, wiring, testing and manufacture of electrical switchboards, including reading and interpreting electrical drawings, component layout, drilling, mounting and final testing. You will take ownership of building quality switchboards to specification while working closely with electrical engineers, technical specialists and fellow tradespeople.
This role offers the chance to join a stable and well-respected business where your contribution will have a visible and meaningful impact. With a strong workload and current overtime opportunities available, this is an excellent opportunity for an electrician seeking long-term employment, strong earning potential and exposure to technically interesting projects.
The electrical manufacturing operation is a long-established business producing free-standing electrical switchboards, servicing customers across industrial, commercial and infrastructure sectors. With a strong forward pipeline of work, the operation is well positioned for continued success. The business benefits from in-house electrical engineering, design, software and construction teams working collaboratively from the same facility, providing a long-term career opportunity supported by experienced technical professionals.
Why Apply?
- Join a stable privately owned organisation with a strong market position
- Competitive EBA Grade 5 rate of $50.73 per hour plus overtime
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Current overtime opportunities with 50-58 hours available per week
- Well-equipped workshop with extensive tooling and machinery
- Work alongside experienced electrical engineers and technical specialists
- Opportunity to work on large and interesting switchboard projects
- Practical, collaborative and safety-focused team culture
- Early start and finish times supporting work-life balance
- Additional training, tickets and accreditations supported where required
- Opportunity to further develop technical switchboard manufacturing skills
About You
You are an experienced tradesperson who takes pride in being hands-on with your work while maintaining a strong focus on performance, safety and teamwork. You thrive in a workshop environment and are committed to delivering high-quality electrical workmanship. Your practical approach and dedication to excellence make you a reliable and respected professional within your trade.
You will bring:
- Current Electrical Licence
- White Card
- Experience building and wiring electrical switchboards
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Hands-on workshop experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with component layout, assembly, wiring and testing
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Own basic hand tools
- Busbar experience
- Heavy conductor experience
- Industrial electrical experience
- Control panel manufacturing experience
What’s On Offer
- Long-term, secure employment opportunity
- Competitive EBA remuneration of $50.73 per hour
- Consistent overtime earning opportunities
- Supportive leadership structure with genuine technical support
- Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects
- Stable workload with excellent future growth prospects
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a skilled workshop team
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