Plant Electrician

John Holland; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for experienced Electricians & Auto Electricians to join their Rail WA Plant Team in Welshpool. Candidates will perform essential maintenance on rail resurfacing and mobile plant equipment, with in-house training available. The role requires skills in fault diagnosis and technical support while maintaining a strong commitment to safety. Ideal candidates possess the necessary qualifications and a willingness to learn. The position offers a flexible workplace focusing on career development and long-term success.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Commitment to health and safety

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Auto Electrical Trade certificate/s or WA Licensed Electrician required.
• Current Construction Industry Induction card (White/Blue) is mandatory.
• Valid C-class drivers license necessary; MR/HR Truck License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Rail resurfacing Equipment and mid-range & small plant.
• Perform services, scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose machine faults and troubleshoot effectively.
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams.
• Work with technical drawings and electrical schematics.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Auto Electrical Trade certificate/s

WA Licensed Electrician

Current Construction Industry Induction card (White/Blue)

Valid C-class drivers licence

Job description

About John Holland

We're all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand. From the epic to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere.

It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently. While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.

Are you up for the challenge?

About The Role

Currently there are vacancies in our Rail WA Plant Team for experienced and qualified Electricians & Auto Electricians who are looking to gain experience providing specialised electrical services working on a variety of heavy, mid‑range & small plant and equipment.

Previous experience working on mobile plant and other rail specific plant is preferred but not essential as in‑house training is provided.

These newly created roles are workshop based in Welshpool with planned and adhoc remote field support for John Holland's rail projects across Western Australia from Esperance to Port Hedland and everywhere in between.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain various items of Rail resurfacing Equipment, mid range & small plant and earthmoving equipment
• Carry out services, schedule maintenance and repairs
• Machine fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams
• Work off technical drawings & electrical schematics.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Auto Electrical Trade certificate/s or WA Licensed Electrician.
• Current Construction Industry Induction card (White/Blue)
• Valid C‑class drivers licence (MR/HR Truck Licence Preferred)
• A great attitude and willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to safety

Desirable

• Proven and demonstrated experience maintaining mobile plant and/or rail maintenance equipment
• HR Truck Drivers Licence
• Current Rail Industry Worker card

We Offer

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We'll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.