Working Leading Hand Electrician (Commercial)
Run the site, lead the crew, stay on the tools. Pure commercial work — vehicle provided, 7am–3pm roster, immediate start.
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
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