Commercial Electrician - Leading Hand

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Permanent role

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Commercial Electrician to lead a crew on Sydney metro projects. This hands-on role requires you to supervise 5–7 tradespeople on-site and manage installation, maintenance, and defect rectification.

You will focus on safety, compliance, and quality while staying close to home with local Sydney-based work. A NSW Electrical Licence and a valid driver's licence are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial electrical experience.
• NSW Electrical Licence required.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• NPC and WWCC clearance required.
• Mindset of leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of 5-7 electrical tradespeople and apprentices.
• Manage day-to-day installation, maintenance, and defect rectification across power, lighting, and communications.
• Ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and quality on active projects.
• Maintain daily site communication with project managers and client representatives.

Skills

Team leadership

On-site supervision

Electrical trades

Safety awareness

Job description

Commercial Electrician / Leading Hand

Alexandra, NSW

• Permanent, full-time role with immediate start
• Company vehicle provided + fuel card
• Hands-on role: Lead a crew
• Sydney metro projects - no extensive travel required

Our client delivers premier commercial electrical solutions across major construction projects and managed assets. Specialising in industrial, strata, commercial, education, and healthcare facilities throughout Sydney, their operation is built on strong leadership and disciplined project delivery. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Electrician to step into a Leading Hand role.

This position is tailored for a trade professional who truly enjoys being hands-on on the tools every day while successfully running a team on-site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working on the tools daily while leading and supervising a crew of 5-7 electrical tradespeople and apprentices
• Managing day-to-day installation, maintenance, and defect rectification across power, lighting, and communications
• Ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and quality control on all active projects
• Maintaining daily site communication with project managers and client representatives

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of commercial electrical experience, with proven success leading teams of 5-7 staff
• Licensing: Valid NSW Electrical Licence and current Drivers Licence
• Checks: Must be able to pass a National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Mindset: Someone who naturally leads by example

What's On Offer

• Fully serviced company vehicle and fuel card
• Stable, permanent employment with a disciplined and supportive management team
• Clean, structured work across diverse sectors (Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Industrial)
• Local Sydney-based work so you can stay close to home

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.

We actively encourage applications from any background.