Electrical Workshop Manager

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive overtime opportunities

Path into senior leadership roles

Stable long-term work with projects

Job summary

Rashi Joshi in Adelaide is seeking a trade-qualified electrician with proven leadership to step into an Area Manager position overseeing a dedicated switchboard manufacturing area. You will ensure high-quality electrical assemblies while guiding and developing your team.

The role requires an A-grade electrical licence, experience as Leading Hand, Supervisor, or Team Leader, and a strong grasp of electrical drawings, QA processes, and production workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a trades team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of QA processes and compliance.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of switchboard builds and ensure minimal errors.
• Review QA documents, test sheets and final inspections.
• Ensure compliance before dispatch of products.
• Supervise route cards and production documentation.
• Lead daily workshop activities and coordinate labour to meet deadlines.
• Train and mentor tradespeople and apprentices.
• Identify skill gaps and organise training with senior management.
• Maintain stock levels, workshop organisation and housekeeping.
• Run toolbox talks and enforce safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to deliver projects on time.
• Support team performance and foster a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Organisational skills

Education

A-grade electrical licence

Tools

QA documentation

Switchboard manufacturing

Job description

Your new company

Join a rapidly growing switchboard manufacturer with a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for quality and delivery. This business is expanding quickly and offers a dynamic, fast‑paced workshop environment with consistent overtime and long‑term career progression opportunities.

Your new role

We are seeking a trade‑qualified electrician with proven leadership experience to step into an Area Manager position. This is an ideal opportunity for a leading hand, supervisor, or experienced electrician ready to take the next step into a structured management role. You will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated manufacturing area, ensuring all electrical assemblies are completed to the highest quality standards while leading and developing your team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the quality of switchboard builds, ensuring work is completed with minimal errors
• Reviewing and signing off QA documentation, including test sheets and final inspections
• Ensuring all products meet compliance requirements before dispatch
• Supervising completion of route cards and production documentation
• Leading daily workshop activities, coordinating labour, and meeting production deadlines
• Training and mentoring tradespeople and apprentices
• Identifying skill gaps and organising training with senior management
• Maintaining stock levels, workshop organisation, and housekeeping standards
• Running regular toolbox talks and enforcing safety and SOP compliance
• Working closely with Project Managers and Operations to deliver projects on time
• Managing performance, supporting your team, and fostering a positive culture

What you’ll need to succeed

• A-grade electrical licence
• Experience in switchboard manufacturing or industrial electrical environments
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor, or Team Leader
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, QA processes, and manufacturing workflows
• Ability to lead teams, manage performance, and mentor apprentices
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Strong communication and organisational skills

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary + extensive overtime opportunities
• Clear pathway into senior leadership roles as the business grows
• Stable, long‑term work with a strong pipeline of projects
• Supportive management team and structured processes
• Ongoing training and development