HV Workshop Electrician — Fabrication & Testing

RGIT Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Family-focused hours

Benefits platform

Growth opportunities

Values awards

Team environment

Job summary

JLE Group in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an experienced Workshop Electrician for its Manufacturing & Hire division. This hands-on role focuses on fabrication, assembly, testing, and maintenance of high‑voltage electrical equipment in a busy workshop setting, working with fitters and project teams to meet deadlines.

You will read electrical drawings, perform safety testing, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards and WHS policies, while mentoring apprentices and supporting continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• NSW electrical trade qualification and NSW electrical licence required.
• Experience in industrial/workshop environments preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and install electrical components for manufactured plant, equipment, and switchboards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manufacturing plans and diagrams.
• Perform workshop-based electrical installations on prefabricated structures, skids, panels and modular builds.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections and report required actions.
• Perform testing and safety verification per AS/NZS standards.

Skills

NSW Electrical Licence

Read wiring diagrams

Fault finding

High Risk Work Licences

Workshop experience

Education

NSW Electrical Trade Qualification

Job description

JLE Group in Newcastle, NSW, seeks an experienced Workshop Electrician for its Manufacturing & Hire division. This hands-on role focuses on fabrication, assembly, testing, and maintenance of high‑voltage electrical equipment in a busy workshop setting, working with fitters and project teams to meet deadlines.

You will read electrical drawings, perform safety testing, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards and WHS policies, while mentoring apprentices and supporting continuous improvement in