Switchboard Builders

RGIT Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Family-focused hours

Employee benefits platform

Long-term growth potential

Monthly values awards

Supportive workshop team environment

Job summary

JLE Group Manufacturing & Hire in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Switchboard Electrician to join our workshop-based team. You will assemble, wire, and test switchboards and LV/MV distribution boards to the AS/NZS standards on major construction, renewables, and data centre projects.

The role requires reading schematics, performing QA documentation, and mentoring apprentices. A NSW Electrical Licence and Electrical Trade Qualification are essential, with 7–12 years in the trade.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical Licence and trade qualification required.
• Experience with switchboards and LV/MV systems.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and related standards.
• Experience in manufacturing environments a plus.
• Ability to mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and fit-off switchboards and distribution boards.
• Install breakers, relays, busbars, and protective devices.
• Read and interpret schematics and layout drawings.
• Complete panel layout and internal wiring per design docs.
• Conduct testing: continuity, insulation resistance, functional checks.
• Identify defects and support FAT and site commissioning.
• Maintain QA documentation and test records.
• Follow WHS, SWMS, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment.
• Assist in process improvements and standardisation.
• Mentor apprentices and junior trades.

Skills

Electrical Licence NSW

Electrical Trade Qualification

AS/NZS 3000 knowledge

Schematic reading

WHS compliance

Mentoring

Documentation

Manufacturing experience

Education

Electrical Certification

Job description

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Description

JLE Group is seeking an experienced Switchboard Electrician to join our Manufacturing & Hire division. Based in Newcastle, this role offers stable workshop-based work building High Voltage electrical equipment for major construction project, renewables & data centres.

About the role

The Switchboard Electrician is responsible for the assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical switchboards, distribution boards, and related LV/MV systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with AS/NZS standards, project specifications, and company quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assemble, wire, and fit-off electrical switchboards and distribution boards.
• Install components including breakers, relays, busbars, cabling systems, and protection devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Complete panel layout and internal wiring in line with design documentation.
• Conduct testing including continuity testing, insulation resistance (IR), functional and operational checks.
• Identify and rectify defects or non-conformances and assist with FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and site commissioning where required.
• Complete QA documentation, ITPs, and test records.
• Ensure all work complies with AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 61439 Switchboard Standards.
• Maintain accurate redline drawings and as-built documentation.
• Follow all WHS procedures, SWMS, and safe work practices.
• Apply lockout/tagout and isolation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Assist in process improvements and standardisation.
• Mentor apprentices and junior trades where required.

Why make the move?

Join a stable workshop environment with consistent production work and competitive rewards.

Benefits include:

• Competitive remunerationpackage.
• Family-focused hourssupporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platformwith retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
• Long-term growth potentialwithin JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.
• Monthly values awardsand employee recognition.
• Supportive workshop team environment.

What you'll bring

• NSW Electrical Licence.
• Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS 3000 and relevant industry standards.
• Experience in switchboard manufacturing.
• Knowledge of WHS and compliance requirements including Australian standards.
• Well-developed management skills such as planning, organising, and evaluation.
• Understanding and interpreting relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.
• 7–12 years' experience in the trade.

About JLE Group Manufacturing & Hire

Established in 2004 and now part ofMaas Group Holdings,JLE Group's Manufacturing & Hire divisionspecialises in producing high-quality electrical equipment that powers construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.

For skilled workshop professionals, we offer consistent production work in a modern facility, cutting-edge equipment, and career stability backed by a secure project pipeline. Our focus on quality, safety, and innovation creates real opportunities within a collaborative manufacturing team.

If you're ready for steady workshop work with great pay and team support, we'd like to hear from you.

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