Workshop Electrician

JLE Manufacturing & Hire; 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 and recognition

Supportive workshop team environment

Job summary

JLE Group in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Workshop Electrician to join our Manufacturing & Hire division. You will be hands-on with electrical fabrication, assembly, testing, and maintenance of industrial equipment and switchboards in a stable workshop setting.

Based in Newcastle, you will work with mechanical fitters and project teams to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and WHS requirements.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical Trade Qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence required.
• Strong knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and related industry standards.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or workshop electrical environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and install electrical components for manufactured plant, equipment, and switchboards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manufacturing plans, electrical, architectural, and mechanical diagrams.
• Perform workshop-based electrical installations on prefabricated structures, skids, panels, and modular builds.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections and report required corrective actions.
• Perform functional testing, continuity testing, and safety verification in accordance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3760, and relevant industry standards.
• Complete compliance documentation, test sheets, and QA records.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in line with WHS policies, risk assessments, lockout/tagout requirements, and safe work procedures.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on workshop equipment, tools, machines, and plant components.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities in workshop electrical processes and manufacturing methods.
• Work alongside mechanical fitters, boilermakers, apprentices, and project teams to meet build deadlines.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to apprentices when required.
• Understand electrical specifications and electrical theory to determine job requirements.
• Plan appropriate layouts for electrical wires and wiring systems.
• Identify the right electrical equipment for a particular job.
• Ability to work in workshop environment including standing, lifting, and manual handling.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and testing equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Workshop maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

NSW Electrical Trade Qualification

NSW Electrical Licence

High Risk Work Licences (EWP, Forklift)

Tools

Testing equipment

Power tools

Fault-finding equipment

Job description

JLE Group is seeking an experiencedWorkshop Electricianto join our Manufacturing & Hire division. Based in Newcastle, this role offers stable workshop-based work on high-quality High Voltage electrical equipment for major construction project, renewables & data centres.

About the role

This is a hands-on workshop position focused on electrical fabrication, assembly, testing, and maintenance of industrial equipment, mobile plant components, and custom electrical systems.

You’ll work alongside mechanical fitters, boilermakers, and project teams to meet production targets while ensuring all electrical work meets Australian Standards and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assemble, wire, and install electrical components for manufactured plant, equipment, and switchboards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manufacturing plans, electrical, architectural, and mechanical diagrams.
• Perform workshop-based electrical installations on prefabricated structures, skids, panels, and modular builds.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections and report required corrective actions.
• Perform functional testing, continuity testing, and safety verification in accordance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3760, and relevant industry standards.
• Complete compliance documentation, test sheets, and QA records.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in line with WHS policies, risk assessments, lockout/tagout requirements, and safe work procedures.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on workshop equipment, tools, machines, and plant components.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities in workshop electrical processes and manufacturing methods.
• Work alongside mechanical fitters, boilermakers, apprentices, and project teams to meet build deadlines.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to apprentices when required.
• Understand electrical specifications and electrical theory to determine job requirements.
• Plan appropriate layouts for electrical wires and wiring systems.
• Identify the right electrical equipment for a particular job.
• Ability to work in workshop environment including standing, lifting, and manual handling.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and testing equipment.

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 Trade Qualification and current NSW Electrical Licence.
• Strong understanding of AS/NZS 3000 and relevant industry standards.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or workshop electrical environments.
• White card
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in fault finding, diagnostics, and testing.
• Switchboard wiring and fabrication experience.
• Experience with mobile plant, fixed plant, or heavy industry builds.
• High Risk Work Licences (EWP, Forklift).

About JLE Group

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.