Electrician

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied

Weekly payments

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Melbourne (Newport) is seeking qualified Electrical Maintainers/Electricians for upcoming opportunities within transport networks.

You will read and interpret electrical schematics, perform assembly, maintenance and fault-finding, and support continuous improvement across operations. A grade electrician licence is mandatory, with 3-5+ years in manufacturing preferred; high-risk licences are advantageous. Casual role, 6–18 months, shifts 6am–5pm.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a relevant field, ideally manufacturing.
• Certification or Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams and drawings accurately.
• A grade electrician licence is mandatory for this role.
• High-risk tickets or licences (e.g., EWP or heights) advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to ensure accurate task execution.
• Engage in maintenance, fault finding and assembly tasks.
• Collaborate with support functions to identify improvements.
• Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Apply problem solving to address challenges and improve operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Interpreting schematics

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

We’re looking for qualified Electrical Maintainers/Electricians for upcoming opportunities.

Located in Newport, you will be part of a team dedicated to transforming the future of transportation.

About Us

Our client, a global leader in transport networks, is seeking skilled professionals to contribute to innovative projects that enhance passenger experiences and promote sustainable mobility. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge infrastructure and digital mobility systems, including high-speed trains, metros, and trams.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role would support the execution of modifications on the V/Line Fleet.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to ensure accurate execution of tasks
• Engage in a variety of tasks, including assembly, maintenance and fault finding
• Collaborate with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement
• High level communications and interpersonal skills
• Apply high level problem solving skills to address challenges and enhance operations

Your Profile

To be eligible for the role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Possess 3-5+ years of experience in a relevant field, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Certification or certificate III in Electrotechnology or similar.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical diagrams and drawings accurately
• A grade electrician license is mandatory for this role
• High-risk tickets or licenses, such as EWP or working at heights, are advantageous but not mandatory

What’s in it for you?

Morning shift schedule: 11 hours from 6am to 5pm, with a rotating roster of 5 days on, 5 days off, followed by 2 days on, 2 days off

Casual role duration: 6 to 18 months, providing flexibility and varied work experience

PPE supplied & weekly payments processed by Adecco