About the Business

Our client is a market leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in heavy industrial machinery. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, they design, build, and maintain high-precision, complex equipment for customers across Australasia.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Leading Hand to coordinate electrical activities on complex heavy machinery. You will lead day-to-day workshop tasks, mentor a dedicated team of electricians and apprentices, and support the electrical installation, wiring, testing and troubleshooting of machine electrical systems, ensuring safe and compliant electrical fit out.

This is a hands-on role combining technical expertise in industrial machinery with shop-floor team coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

- Team Coordination: Assign daily electrical tasks, lead pre-starts, toolbox talks, and mentor trade team members and apprentices.
- Fit-out & Assembly: Interpret electrical schematics, build instructions and wiring diagrams to oversee cable routing, termination, conduit installation, and component mounting.
- Testing & Fault Finding: Conduct continuity, insulation, and function checks; assist commissioning teams with electrical troubleshooting.
- Quality & Documentation: Ensure precise execution of allocated work, sign-offs, timesheets, and associated compliance records.
- Safety & Standards:



Maintain strict adherence to WHS, isolation/tagging procedures, permit systems, risk assessments, and tool maintenance.
- Continuous Improvement: Support 5S, Lean manufacturing, workflow standardisation, and process repeatability.

What We Are Looking For:

- Trade Qualification: Recognized Electrical Trade License / Qualification.
- Industrial Experience: Demonstrated background in industrial machinery wiring, heavy equipment fit-out, or complex manufacturing assembly.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead small, high-performing shop-floor teams and mentor apprentices.
- Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in reading complex schematics, using electrical testing/hydraulic test gear, PLC knowledge and fault diagnosis.
- Safety First Mindset: Strong knowledge of WHS standards, PPE compliance, and safe work procedures.

Why Apply?

- Secure, full-time position with an established heavy engineering OEM.
- Modern, clean, and well-equipped assembly facility.
- Prospect to work on high-value, sophisticated machinery.
- Great culture focused on safety, training, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:

If you are a skilled industrial electrician looking to take the next step in shop-floor leadership, submit your resume and cover letter via the Apply Now button.

For more information please contact Tim Smith at: @nicriel.com.au or on 0413 440 .

📌 Electrical Leading Hand (Sydney)
🏢 nicriel
📍 Sydney