Maintenance Electrician

UGL Pty Limited; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health and wellbeing discounts

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited in Darwin is seeking an experienced maintenance electrician. The role focuses on diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining critical assets such as fuel storage and transfer systems. You’ll operate in a structured environment with opportunities to obtain EEHA qualifications.

You'll work a 38-hour week with early Friday finish and a strong emphasis on safety, with support for professional development and long-term career growth within a Defence fuel network context.

Qualifications

• Must hold E&I Certification and A-grade electrical licence.
• EEHA certification desirable.
• Confined space and working at heights tickets preferred.
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain critical assets and equipment, including fuel storage and transfer systems.
• Operate in a hands-on 38-hour week with a blue-collar environment and structured development path.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fixed plant maintenance

EEHA (desirable)

Confined space training

Working at heights

Education

EEHA certification

A-grade electrical licence

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role giving you the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems, long term stability and skill development in a structured environment. You’ll build your expertise in specialised electrical work, with support to obtain your EEHA qualification, opening the door to highly sought-after hazardous area capabilities, if you don't already have. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your primary focus will be diagnosing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining our critical assets and equipment, such as fuel storage and fuel transfer systems. Hours: 38-hour work week in a ‘blue collar’ role supporting a strong work-life balance. Monday – Thursday: 6:30am – 3pm Friday – 6:30am – 1pm *EARLY FINISH ON A FRIDAY*

Requires - E&I Certification and A-grade electrical licence - EEHA certified (desirable) - Proven experience working in fixed plant maintenance (fuel services or Oil & Gas preferred) - Confined space and working at heights tickets (preferred) - Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world‑class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle. We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people. At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business.

• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.