Lead, mentor and make an impactWork life balance and be home every night Professional development & career progression

About UGL Transport

UGL Transport Manufacturing & Maintenance, in partnership with Sojitz, is a leader in rolling stock manufacturing, maintenance and asset management services across Australia. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable and innovative transport solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and career development.

Our Mackay Workshop, located 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 are the driving force behind offsite services, delivering cutting-edge solutions for onsite challenges.

About Your Role

As the Leading Hand - Electrical, you will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of electrical tradespeople while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You Will Be Responsible For

Leading and mentoring a team of electricians and trades assistantsCoordinating daily workshop activities and project deliveryConducting inspections and preparing job scopesPreparing quotations and supporting customer requirementsEnsuring work is completed on time, within budget and to quality standardsManaging resources, equipment and materialsPromoting a strong safety-first cultureIdentifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Roster: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday - 6am - 4.30pm (10 hours per day, 30-minute lunch)

About You





You are a hands-on leader with strong technical capability and the ability to get the best out of your team.

Ideally, You Will Bring

Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Supervisor or ForepersonStrong industrial electrical maintenance experienceKnowledge of AC/DC motor rewinds and flameproof motors (AS3800)Experience planning jobs, coordinating resources and managing workflowsExcellent communication and leadership skillsCommitment to safety and quality outcomesA proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Essential Qualifications

Current Queensland Electrical LicenceRelevant Electrical Trade CertificateCurrent Driver's Licence

Desirable

Industrial electric vehicle component overhaul experienceHVNL Load Manager trainingSAP experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Why Join UGL Transport?

Home every night with a workshop-based roleConsistent, predictable hours that support work-life balanceMore time with family, friends, and the Mackay lifestyleReduced travel and time away compared to FIFO or rostered site workLong-term job security with a permanent positionA supportive team culture that values wellbeing and respect

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At UGL Transport, we value the unique backgrounds,



experiences and perspectives our people bring. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, veterans and individuals returning to the workforce.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are excited about this chance but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Your experience and potential may be exactly what we're looking for.

Ref: 268716

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 surfaces Operate grinders, jack hammers etc as instructed Trade Assistants may specialise as boilermaker's assistants, fitters' assistants.

Requirements

Minimum 3 months experience on a maintenance site preferred but not essential Elevated Work Platform Ticket preferred but not essential 'C' Class Drivers License Able to perform duties, maintaining high standards in both Safety and Quality.

Discipline

Electrician

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Mackay & Coalfields

Work Type

Full-time

📌 Leading Hand - Electrical (Mackay)
🏢 UGL
📍 Mackay