Lead from the front. Solve complex problems. Keep industrial manufacturing moving.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a growing industrial maintenance contractor servicing customers across Sydney's metropolitan and industrial areas.

Working across FMCG, food and beverage, steel, paper, pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments, you'll lead field technicians, support critical machine breakdowns and deliver reliable electrical maintenance solutions.
This is a hands-on, field-based role combining technical troubleshooting, PLC fault-finding, preventative maintenance, team leadership and customer relationship management.

What's in it for you?

- Company vehicle provided – travel across Sydney's industrial sites.
- Overtime opportunities – boost your earning potential.
- Career progression – grow with an expanding industrial services business.
- Variety and technical challenges – work across diverse industries, machinery and automation systems.
- Leadership opportunity – develop your team and make a real impact.

About the role

You'll oversee day-to-day field operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading, mentoring and coordinating electricians and subcontractors across customer sites.
- Managing maintenance schedules, resources, job quotations and work priorities.
- Supporting machine breakdowns, electrical fault-finding and PLC troubleshooting.
- Overseeing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Preparing SWMS,



JSAs and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.
- Liaising with customers and production teams to deliver reliable service and maintenance outcomes.

About you – Essential requirements

To be considered, you must have:

- Australian industrial experience: Proven experience in industrial manufacturing, maintenance or field services within Australia.
- Leadership experience: Demonstrated experience supervising electricians or field service technicians. Previous supervisory experience is essential.
- Electrical qualifications: Relevant electrical trade qualifications and the appropriate current electrical licence.
- Strong technical skills: Experience with industrial breakdowns, preventative maintenance, PLC fault-finding and automated equipment.
- Leadership and communication: Ability to coordinate workloads, develop technicians and build robust customer relationships.
- Safety-first approach: Commitment to safe work practices, quality and compliance.
- Current driver's licence: Ability to travel between customer sites across Sydney.

Australian citizenship is mandatory due to eligibility requirements under customer contracts.
Ready for your next move? If you're an experienced industrial electrician with proven leadership skills who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working across diverse industrial environments and leading a team, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV.

Additional information

- Hands-on role across Sydney's industrial and manufacturing sectors
- Long-term career progression with a growing maintenance contractor
- Essential: Australian industrial experience and proven leadership

📌 Electrical Supervisor - Industrial Breakdown & Maintenance (Sydney)
🏢 Smart Industrial
📍 Sydney