Relevant Trade CertificateUGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a ***** joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation.
UGL Transport designs, manufactures and maintains rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operates and maintains transport networks, and designs, delivers, and operates train systems and critical communications.
With a legacy of over 125 years beginning in Newcastle, UGL Transport has sites and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.Join Our Mackay Workshop as a Leading Hand!
Our Mackay Workshop, based in Paget, is your ultimate destination for mine equipment and motor overhauls, fabrication, machining, and mechanical/electrical overhauls.
We're not just a workshop; we're the driving force behind offsite services, delivering cutting‐edge solutions for onsite challenges.We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Leading Hand – Electrical to join our highly skilled team and take on a critical role in managing workshop operations.
If you're passionate about safety, leadership, and technical excellence — and want to work in a supportive environment with real career growth — we'd love to hear from you.About Your RoleLead and support a team of electrical tradespeople in a collaborative and safety-first environment.Plan and deliver projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation.Prepare quotes, inspection reports, and work plans to ensure smooth project execution.Manage resources, materials,



and equipment to meet deadlines and safety standards.Mentor and develop team members to help them grow and succeed.Drive continuous improvement and contribute to a culture of innovation.About YouWe're looking for someone who is not only technically skilled but also a great communicator and team leader.
You'll bring:Experience in a Leading Hand or Foreperson role, ideally in an industrial or workshop setting.A strong commitment to safety and experience with risk assessments.Knowledge of AC/DC motor rewinds and flameproof motors (AS ****).
Ability to plan and manage projects, including quoting and inspections.A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others.Qualifications & SkillsCurrent QLD Electrical License (required)Relevant Trade CertificateExperience with industrial electric vehicle component overhauls (advantageous)HVNL Load Manager training (preferred)Proficiency in or a willingness to learn systems such as SAP.Sound understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)What We OfferFull-time employment opportunity (ongoing role)Competitive hourly ratesStable work in a growing rail sectorCareer development opportunities within a 6,000+ strong organisationBacking of the CIMIC Group, a global leader in engineering and constructionWhy Join UGL?
At UGL,



We Are Committed ToMaintaining a protected, supportive, and inclusive workplaceEncouraging teamwork and collaborationDelivering innovative and efficient solutionsBuilding trust with employees, clients, and stakeholdersImportant InformationThis role is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders ********) due to ongoing employment requirements.Pre-employment Checks IncludeNational Police CheckMedical assessment (including drug & alcohol screening)Diversity & InclusionUGL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from:Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoplesPeople with disabilityMature-aged workersIndividuals from culturally diverse backgroundsRef: ******Assist tradespeople by positioning and holding metal stock or products to enable work to be carried out;Hand tools to tradespeople, and hold tools not immediately required;Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing and bolting;Transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches;Clean and prepare working surfacesOperate grinders, jack hammers etc as instructedTrade Assistants may specialise as boilermaker's assistants, fitters' assistants.RequirementsMinimum 3 months experience on a maintenance site preferred but not essentialElevated Work Platform Ticket preferred but not essential'C' Class Drivers LicenseAble to perform duties, maintaining high standards in both Safety and Quality.DisciplineElectricianPrimary LocationAustralia-QLD-Mackay & Coalfields
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📌 Leading Hand - Electrical (Queensland)
🏢 UGL
📍 Queensland