Electricians

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Private health insurance

Tradesmen allowance

Banking benefits

Job summary

LAI Group in Melbourne's manufacturing plant seeks multiple qualified Electricians to join our team. You will work on manufacturing switchboards and install switchgear, reading blueprints and performing electrical testing.

We offer full-time and casual roles, a 38-hour week with reasonable overtime, negotiable wages based on experience, and benefits including private health, employee assistance program, and training opportunities in a family-oriented, safety-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualifications required.
• Current CPR and LV Rescue certificate required.
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of electrical standards.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience with using general hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and wire locations.
• Competent in installing switchgear on switchboards.
• Electrical testing on a switchboard experience.
• Ability to analyse schematic diagrams.

Skills

Electrical standards knowledge

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Tools handling

Education

Electrical Trade Qualifications

CPR and LV Rescue certificate

Job description

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking multiple qualified Electricians to join our team at our manufacturing plant in Epping. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

Full-timeand Casual positions available

A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime)

Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).

The Position

Electricians will be hands on with manufacturing switchboards and installing switchgear to customised switchboards. The appropriate candidate will be working on a variety of projects for different industries, as well as partaking in certain electrical testing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components and the location of wires.
• Competent in installing switchgear.
• Electrical testing on a switchboard experience.
• The ability to analyse the schematic diagrams

The Candidate

• Electrical Trade Qualifications
• Current CPR and LV Rescue certificate
• The ability to work well within a team-based environment
• Knowledge of electrical standards
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safe work practices

Desired Competencies

• Experience with using general hand tools

What we can offer:

• LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development.
• As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.
• Overtime is available.
• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
• Corporate Private Health is available.
• Tradesmen allowance.
• Available company resources.
• Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers’ skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.
• Work for a company that respects you and your family’s needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.
• We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.