Leading Hand Electrician

Encore Electrical & Data; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus scheme

Tools & test equipment provided

Ongoing training & upskilling

Long-term steady work

Job summary

Encore Electrical & Data is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to run small crews on commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and maintenance across hospitality sites in Brisbane. You’ll be the on-site lead, ensuring safety, schedule adherence and quality workmanship.

You’ll supervise electricians and apprentices, perform installations, read drawings, and coordinate with clients and the office. A Queensland licence, White Card and strong organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Worker Licence held for 2+ years.
• Proven experience as a leading hand or supervisor on commercial projects.
• Strong commercial/hospitality fit-out experience is a plus.
• Sound understanding of AS/NZS 3000 and testing obligations.
• White Card and a current driver’s licence.
• Good organisation, communication and paperwork skills.
• Safety-first attitude with the ability to mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electricians and apprentices on site.
• Oversee commercial electrical installations, switchboard work, and data/CCTV cabling.
• Read drawings and specs; align work to the project program.
• Manage site WHS: SWMS, pre-starts, isolation, LOTO, and WHS procedures.
• Complete QA docs, ITPs, testing and commissioning records, and handover to AS/NZS 3000/3017.
• Liaise with builders, store managers and office on progress and variations.
• Fault-find and fix issues on live hospitality sites.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Leading Hand

Commercial Experience

AS/NZS 3000

White Card

Driver's Licence

Organisational Skills

Mentoring Apprentices

Education

Certificate IV in Electrical (Supervisor)

Tools

Testing & Verification

Job description

Leading Hand Electrician – Commercial & Hospitality

Encore Electrical & Data | Brisbane (Slacks Creek Office) | Full-time

About us

Encore Electrical & Data is a Brisbane-based commercial electrical and data contractor with a team of 21 technicians. We look after maintenance, fit-outs and projects for some of Queensland’s best-known hospitality brands, including McDonald’s, KFC and Hungry Jack’s. Our work covers commercial electrical, data cabling, CCTV and security wiring, switchboards, catering equipment, and test and tag/thermal imaging. We’re growing, and we need an experienced Leading Hand to run crews on site and help keep the high standard across our jobs.

The role

You’ll lead small teams of electricians and apprentices on commercial fit-outs, refurbishments and maintenance work. You’ll be the main contact on site, keeping jobs safe, on time and done right the first time. The day-to-day includes:

• Leading and supervising electricians and apprentices on site, including allocating tasks and coaching apprentices
• Carrying out and overseeing commercial electrical installations, switchboard work, and data/CCTV cabling
• Reading drawings and specs, and setting out work so it matches the program
• Running site WHS: SWMS, pre-starts, isolation and LOTO, and making sure the team follows our WHS systems
• Completing QA documentation, ITPs, testing and commissioning records, and handover paperwork to AS/NZS 3000 and 3017
• Talking with builders, store managers and our office team about progress, variations and any issues
• Fault-finding and fixing problems on live hospitality sites.

What you’ll bring

• A current Queensland Electrical Worker Licence (Electrician), held for at least 2+ years
• Proven experience as a leading hand or supervisor, or a senior electrician who’s ready to step up
• Strong commercial experience. Hospitality, retail or QSR fit-out experience is a big plus
• A sound understanding of AS/NZS 3000 and your testing and verification obligations
• A White Card and a current driver’s licence
• Good organisation, communication and paperwork skills
• A safety-first attitude and the patience to mentor apprentices

Highly regarded:

a Certificate IV in Electrical (Supervisor), data cabling (ACMA open) registration, thermal imaging experience, an EWP or working at heights ticket.

What we offer

• $50–$60 per hour, overtime + super, depending on experience
• Bonus Scheme paid on successful completion of each project.
• A company vehicle, fuel card and iPad.
• Quality tools and test equipment provided
• Steady, long-term work with major national clients
• A real pathway into supervision and project roles as we grow
• Paid training and support with upskilling
• Golf Days, BBQ's and Workshop Recreation room.
• A friendly, professional team that backs you up

Encore Electrical & Data is an equal opportunity employer.