Leading Hand Electrician

Maines Electrical Pty; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Maines Electrical Pty is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician for a major commercial townhouse development based in Caboolture, Queensland. The initial project is 6–8 months, with potential for ongoing work on future commercial and construction projects across South East Queensland.

You will lead onsite, coordinating electricians, apprentices, and other trades to deliver high-quality electrical installations safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading from the front on construction sites.
• Strong teamwork and communication on multi-trade sites.
• Commitment to safety and high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating your team.
• Electrical rough-ins and fit-offs.
• Cable tray, containment and cable installations.
• Installation of electrical and data pits.
• Switchboard installations and upgrades.
• Lighting and power installations.
• Data and communications cabling.
• Testing, commissioning, and compliance checks.
• Ensuring all works comply with WHS and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

On-site supervision

Team coordination

Job description

Maines Electrical is a growing and well-established electrical contractor based in Crestmead, with a team of over 30 electricians and apprentices.

We deliver electrical, air-conditioning, and data/comms across commercial, residential, industrial, and portable building sectors, working with a wide range of clients throughout South-East Queensland, from the Gold Coast to North Brisbane. There is also occasional away work available for employees who are interested.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we are looking for experienced Project / Construction Electricians to join our team.

The Role

Maines Electrical is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to join our team for a major commercial townhouse development based in Caboolture.

The initial project is expected to run for approximately 6–8 months. There are also opportunities to continue with Maines Electrical on future commercial and construction projects across South East Queensland following completion of the project.

You will play a key role onsite, working closely with Project Managers, electricians, apprentices, and other trades to deliver high-quality electrical installations safely, efficiently, and to program.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, maintaining high workmanship standards, and being part of a fast-paced construction environment.

Typical work may include:

• Supervising and coordinating your team
• Electrical rough-ins and fit-offs
• Cable tray, containment and cable installations
• Installation of electrical and data pits
• Switchboard installations and upgrades
• Lighting and power installations
• Data and communications cabling
• Testing, commissioning, and compliance checks
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with WHS requirements and company standards

Requirements

We’re looking for electricians who take pride in their work, show up on time, and work well within a team environment on construction sites

Applicants must also hold the following:

Current QLD Electrical Work Licence

Manual Driver’s Licence

Construction White Card

Current CPR/LVR certification

Ability to pass a QLD Police Check

Experience in commercial or construction electrical work

Ability to work both independently and within a team

Company vehicle

RDOs

Competitive pay

Stable, long-term employment with a growing company

Opportunity to work acrossdiverse construction projects

Supportive team environment with experienced electricians and project managers