Electrician

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Hays Trades & Labour is partnering with a well-established South Australian organisation to recruit a Panel Building Electrician for their Adelaide workshop.

You will assemble and wire switchboards, read electrical diagrams, install PLCs and drive components, and fault-find to ensure quality and compliance with Australian standards. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Electrical A Class Licence required.
• Experience with panel building and switchboards.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Desirable: PLC and automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels and switchboards.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Install PLC, VSD, instrumentation and control components.
• Fault-find and test completed panels.
• Ensure work meets Australian Standards and quality.
• Support workshop production schedules and project delivery.

Skills

Panel building

Schematic reading

Control wiring

PLC/automation

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical A Class Licence

Job description

Hays Trades & Labour are partnering with a well-established South Australian organisation that delivers innovative automation, electrical and control system solutions across mining, infrastructure, utilities and industrial sectors. Due to continued project growth, we are seeking an experienced Panel Building Electrician to join their Adelaide workshop team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality switchboards, control panels and automation systems within a modern workshop environment.

Your New Role

• Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels and switchboards
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Installation of PLC, VSD, instrumentation and control components
• Fault finding and testing of completed panels
• Ensuring all work meets Australian Standards and quality requirements
• Supporting workshop production schedules and project delivery timelines

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Electrical A Class Licence
• Demonstrated experience in panel building and switchboard assembly
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with control wiring, PLC and industrial automation systems (Desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Excellent problem-solving skills and workshop safety awareness

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing project pipeline with a respected industry leader
• Modern workshop facility based in Adelaide
• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial and automation projects
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for long-term career development
• Immediate start available for the right candidate