Working Leading Hand Electrician (Commercial)

The Role

Our client is hiring a Working Leading Hand. You’ll run the site day-to-day, lead a small crew, keep standards high, and still get on the tools when it makes sense.

This is for a calm, capable operator who can take a brief, plan the work, coordinate people, and deliver clean outcomes. No cowboys. No ego. No drama.

$55–$60/hr + Super (negotiable for the right candidate) | Vehicle Provided | 7:00am–3:00pm / 3:30pm (30 min break) | OT when required | Immediate Start

Why This Company

You get what most sparkies say they want but rarely find:

Pure commercial work (no domestic)
Steady pipeline and long-term mindset
Good culture: straight talk, no ego, no politics
Organised jobs: clearer scope, better planning, materials sorted, less chaos
High standards: quality workmanship, safety, clean sites
Respect: work hard, treat people properly, back the team
Real pathway: this role can progress into Delivery PM for the right person

The Projects

You’ll be running and delivering jobs like:

Project Type	Scope
Warehouses & light industrial	Power distribution, lighting, switchgear, equipment connections
Commercial fit-outs & refurbishments	Offices, retail, hospitality, tenancy upgrades
Multi-res & mixed-use (commercial scope)	Base build electrical, common areas, services, upgrades
Commercial upgrades & compliance	Switchboard upgrades/mods, sub-mains, RCD/compliance rectifications
Maintenance & reactive fault finding	Outages, tripping circuits, lighting faults, repairs/rectification
Lighting upgrades	LED conversions, sensors/timers, external/carpark (where required)

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and site control

Run day-to-day site delivery: plan the work, sequence tasks, keep momentum
Lead and coordinate the crew on-site and maintain productivity and standards
Liaise with builders/site managers and manage day-to-day communication
Keep site presentation sharp: clean, safe, organised
Flag issues early: clashes, missing materials, scope gaps, program risks

Technical execution (hands-on when required)

Commercial installs, upgrades, and maintenance
Cable containment and runs (tray, basket, conduit)
Fit-off: lighting, power, switchgear, equipment connections
Switchboard/sub-board work (installations, terminations, upgrades as required)
Fault finding and repairs
Testing and basic job documentation (as required)

Quality and safety

Ensure work meets AS/NZS standards and company quality expectations
Drive safe practices: SWMS/JSA, toolbox talks, housekeeping
Maintain a high bar on workmanship: neat, compliant, minimal rework

Crew, Hours & Setup

Roster: 7:00am–3:00pm / 3:30pm finish (30 min break)
Team: typically 4 trades + 4 apprentices
Overtime: when required (program pushes, shutdowns, deadlines)
Vehicle: provided

Requirements

Essential

Current SA A-Grade Electrical Licence
Solid commercial experience (mid to senior)
Comfortable running a job day-to-day with minimal supervision
Strong workmanship standards (neat, compliant, minimal rework)
Reliable, professional, and good with builders/customers/site teams
White Card + Driver’s Licence
CPR/LVR (or willingness to obtain immediately)

Desirable

EWP, Working at Heights
Experience on warehouses/light industrial and multi-trade fit-outs
Proven capability leading apprentices/trades and keeping jobs on track

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

Reliable, prepared, consistent
Sites run smoothly with fewer surprises and minimal rework
Clear communication and calm leadership on-site
Quality stays high and safety is non-negotiable
Jobs keep moving without drama

Apply

Apply below with a short note on:

The commercial project types you’ve worked on
Crew size you’ve led (trades/apprentices)
Your availability and preferred roster