Electrician – Distribution Boards & UPS Systems

Legend Corporate Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legend Corporate Services is seeking a hands-on Electrician in Sydney, NSW, to assemble, wire, test, and commission distribution boards and UPS systems in our workshop. You will also assist with site installation and commissioning as needed.

You will read drawings, ensure safety, and maintain documentation while delivering high-quality, reliable power solutions for commercial and industrial clients. A NSW Electrician licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Electrical Licence.
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or recognised equivalent.
• Proven hands-on experience assembling or wiring distribution boards, switchboards, control panels, or UPS systems.
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire distribution boards, switchboards, and UPS systems from drawings.
• Fit out enclosures with breakers, busbars, relays, metering, and terminals.
• Terminate, label, loom, and dress power and control wiring.
• Install, configure, and test UPS systems and batteries.
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, and functional tests before handover.
• Fault-find and resolve electrical issues during assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Read and mark-up drawings, identify design or material issues, and suggest improvements.
• Maintain accurate test records and compliance paperwork.
• Work safely per WHS requirements and AS/NZS standards; support site delivery and after-hours work.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading drawings

Testing & commissioning

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Wiring tools

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, qualified Electrician to assemble, wire, test, and commission distribution boards and UPS systems in our workshop, with occasional support for site installation and commissioning.

You will take pride in producing clean, safe, high-quality work and will play a key role in delivering reliable power solutions for commercial and industrial clients.

What you’ll do

Assemble and wire low-voltage distribution boards, switchboards, and UPS systems from electrical drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.

Fit out enclosures with circuit breakers, busbars, contactors, relays, metering, terminals, and associated components.

Terminate, label, loom, and dress power and control wiring to a high standard.

Install, configure, and test UPS systems, batteries, bypass arrangements, and associated critical-power equipment.

Conduct inspection, continuity, insulation resistance, earthing, and functional testing prior to handover.

Fault-find and resolve electrical issues during assembly, testing, and commissioning.

Read and mark-up drawings, identify design or material issues early, and suggest practical improvements.

Maintain accurate test records, quality documentation, and compliance paperwork.

Work safely in accordance with WHS requirements, workshop procedures, and relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 61439.

Support site delivery, installation, commissioning, and occasional after-hours or shutdown work when required.

What you’ll bring

Current NSW Electrical Licence.

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or recognised equivalent.

Proven hands‑on experience assembling or wiring distribution boards, switchboards, control panels, or UPS systems.

Strong ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and technical specifications.

Competent use of electrical test and diagnostic equipment.

Sound knowledge of the Wiring Rules and applicable Australian Standards.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Current driver’s licence and full Australian working rights.

Experience with UPS systems, battery systems, transfer switches, generators, or critical‑power infrastructure.

Experience in switchboard manufacturing, industrial electrical work, or data‑centre/telecommunications environments.

White Card; forklift, EWP, working‑at‑heights, or confined‑space tickets are advantageous.

Experience mentoring apprentices or supporting workshop production.

What we offer

Secure full-time role with varied, practical workshop‑based work.

Supportive team environment and exposure to critical‑power projects.

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and qualifications.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.