Electrical Supervisor

JLE Manufacturing & Hire; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Family-focused hours

Employee benefits platform

Long-term growth potential

Monthly values awards

Supportive workshop team environment

Job summary

JLE Group is seeking an experienced Workshop Electrical Supervisor to join our Manufacturing & Hire division in Newcastle. The role focuses on supervising electrical manufacturing activities in a workshop environment, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable delivery of projects in line with Australian Standards and client specifications.

Responsibilities include leading workshop personnel, coordinating schedules, mentoring staff and maintaining progress updates.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical engineering or electrotechnology is required.
• Current Electrical Licence is required.
• Current Construction White Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop personnel to achieve production, safety, quality and productivity objectives.
• Provide daily direction to Leading Hands, Electricians, Apprentices and Trades Assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Electrical manufacturing

Project coordination

Safety

Documentation

Education

Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrotechnology

Electrical Licence

Construction White Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLE Group is seeking an experienced Workshop Electrical Supervisor to join our Manufacturing & Hire division. Based in Newcastle, this role offers stable workshop-based work on high-qualityHigh Voltage electrical equipment for major construction project, renewables & data centres.

About the role

The Electrical Manufacturing Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, coordination and performance of electrical manufacturing activities within the workshop environment. The role ensures the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of manufacturing projects while maintaining compliance with client specifications, Australian Standards, statutory obligations, and the JLE Group Integrated Management System (IMS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and supervise workshop personnel to achieve production, safety, quality and productivity objectives.
• Provide daily direction and support to Leading Hands, Electricians, Apprentices and Trades Assistants.
• Promote a positive, accountable and high-performing workplace culture.
• Mentor and develop employees through coaching and on-the-job training.
• Coordinate daily workshop activities and manufacturing schedules.
• Allocate labour, equipment and resources to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor manufacturing progress against project budgets and delivery schedules.
• Ensure manufacturing projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Participate in project handover meetings with Estimators, Engineers and Project Managers.
• Review project documentation including drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates.
• Identify and escape project risks and issues.
• Support commissioning, testing and project completion activities as required.
• Ensure all manufacturing works complaint.
• Conduct quality inspections and verification activities.
• Lead and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Support Workshop Management in meeting project profitability targets.
• Assist with monthly project reviews and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reporting.
• Communicate project progress and workshop activities effectively.
• Support continuous improvement of client satisfaction outcomes.

Why make the move?

Join a stable workshop environment with consistent production work and competitive rewards.

Benefits include:

• Competitive remunerationpackage.
• Family-focused hourssupporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platformwith retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
• Long-term growth potentialwithin JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.
• Monthly values awardsand employee recognition.
• Supportive workshop team environment.

What you'll bring

• Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrotechnology.
• Current Electrical Licence.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Demonstrated workshop or manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing and installation practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrotechnology.
• Current Electrical Licence.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Demonstrated workshop or manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing and installation practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding and interoperating relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Training in OH\S disciples.
• 7-12 years’ experience in the trade.

About JLE Group

Established in 2004 and now part ofMaas Group Holdings,JLE Group's Manufacturing & Hire divisionspecialises in producing high-quality electrical equipment that powers construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.

For skilled workshop professionals, we offer consistent production work in a modern facility, cutting-edge equipment, and career stability backed by a secure project pipeline. Our focus on quality, safety, and innovation creates real opportunities within a collaborative manufacturing team.

For more information, please contact**@maasgroup.com.au