Electrician - Solar Electrician

Winki Energy; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wage

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Career path

Monthly RDOs

Team events

Job summary

Winki Energy in Torquay is seeking an experienced A-grade electrician to lead our residential install crew. You’ll run the site day to day, manage quality and safety, and mentor apprentices while delivering solar, battery and EV charging systems.

You’ll coordinate daily on materials, sequencing and handover, act as the on-site face for customers, and support future growth into commercial solar. Victorian licence, 3+ years, crew leadership and SAA accreditation are expected; a real career path

Qualifications

• Victorian electrical licence (A-grade) required.
• 3+ years post-trade with solid residential solar experience.
• Experience leading a crew or readiness to step up.
• SAA solar and battery accreditation or willingness to obtain (we’ll support).
• Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, 5033, 4777 and 5139; Victorian Service & Installation Rules.
• Current Drivers Licence and full Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew of electricians and apprentices on residential solar, battery and EV installs.
• Plan each day on site: materials, sequencing and safety.
• Own quality and compliance: testing, COES, photos and handover.
• Be the face of Winki on site, ensuring customer confidence in the system.
• Conduct fault-finding and switchboard work as needed.
• Coach and develop apprentices and newer installers.
• Ensure OHS is followed on every job, every day.

Skills

Electrical licence

Crew leadership

Communication

Driving licence

White Card

Working at Heights

SAA accreditation

Solar/battery experience

Safety compliance

Education

SAA solar & battery accreditation

AS/NZS knowledge (electrical)

Job description

Site Foreman – Residential Solar & Battery | Torquay

About the role

Winki Energy is looking for an experienced A-grade electrician to lead one of our residential install crews out of Torquay. You’ll run the site day to day, keep the quality high and the customer happy, and help build the next wave of installers.

The work is mainly residential solar, battery and EV charging across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast. If you want to move into commercial solar and large-scale storage later, there’s a clear path for that.

You’ll report to our Residential Operations Manager, who is also a qualified electrician.

What you’ll do

Lead a small crew of electricians and apprentices on residential solar, battery and EV installs

Plan each day on site: materials, sequencing and safety

Own quality and compliance: testing, COES, photos and handover

Be the face of Winki on site, and leave every customer confident in their system

Do fault-finding and switchboard work as needed

Coach and develop apprentices and newer installers

Make sure OHS is followed on every job, every day

What you’ll bring

Victorian electrical licence (A-grade)

3+ years post-trade, with solid residential solar experience (preferred)

Experience leading a crew, or you’re ready to step up

SAA solar and battery accreditation (or willing to get them; we’ll support you)

Working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000, 5033, 4777 and 5139, and the Victorian Service & Installation Rules

Working at Heights ticket and construction White Card

Current driver licence and full Australian work rights

Clear communication with customers and crew

What’s in it for you

Above award wage + super [+ overtime]

Permanent full-time role with monthly RDOs

Take-home work vehicle

Accreditations and ongoing training paid for

A real career path

Quarterly team events (paintball, go-karting and more)

Join a 50-strong team, including 15 SAA-accredited electricians, working for homeowners and Tier 1 commercial clients

About Winki Energy

We’re a Torquay-born electrical and renewable energy business. We do quality work, look after our customers and back our people to grow. See our work on Instagram and Facebook @winkienergy, or visit www.winkienergy.com.au.