Electrical Supervisor - Industrial Plant Lead (Vehicle)

Design & Build Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for a leading industrial manufacturing operation on the Gold Coast. You will lead a team of electricians and apprentices, driving maintenance performance and reliability across the site.

This role blends hands-on electrical work with leadership responsibilities, focusing on preventative maintenance, downtime reduction and a strong safety culture to ensure consistent plant availability.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted electrical license.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading electricians and apprentices.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Balance hands-on technical work with leadership and coordination responsibilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of electricians and apprentices.
• Coordinate and oversee daily electrical maintenance across the facility.
• Drive planned preventative maintenance programs to improve reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage electrical breakdowns, fault finding and troubleshooting to minimise production interruptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the maintenance team, getting hands-on when required.
• Prioritise maintenance tasks and allocate resources to meet operational needs.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance management to improve plant performance and equipment reliability.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical license

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for a leading industrial manufacturing operation on the Gold Coast. You will lead a team of electricians and apprentices, driving maintenance performance and reliability across the site.

This role blends hands-on electrical work with leadership responsibilities, focusing on preventative maintenance, downtime reduction and a strong safety culture to ensure consistent plant availability.