Switchboard Foreman / Team Leader
Lead Our Workshop Team - Silverwater NSW
Southern Cross Switchboards is a proudly Australian-owned company with 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing custom low-voltage switchboards for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout Australia.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Switchboard Foreman / Team Leader to join our Silverwater manufacturing facility and lead a skilled team delivering high-quality switchboard projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who has real switchboard manufacturing experience and enjoys mentoring tradespeople while remaining involved in production.
What We Offer
Full-time permanent position
Secure long-term employment
Modern manufacturing facility in Silverwater
Opportunity to lead and develop a growing team
Diverse projects across commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors
Supportive management team
Overtime opportunities available
Career progression into Production Management
The Role
You will be responsible for supervising workshop activities while maintaining hands-on involvement in manufacturing and assembly.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and coordinating workshop personnel
Busbar manufacture, punching, bending and assembly
Switchboard assembly and wiring
Interpreting electrical drawings and schematics




Maintaining quality and safety standards
Monitoring project timelines and workshop productivity
Managing materials and workflow requirements
Supporting apprentices and tradespeople
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
Proven experience manufacturing LV switchboards
Experience with busbar systems including cutting, bending and punching
Experience with Elsteel or similar modular switchboard systems
Previous leadership, leading hand or supervisory experience
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
Sound computer skills
Solid commitment to safety and quality
Excellent communication skills
Australian working rights
Highly Regarded
Electrical trade qualification
NSW White Card
Experience with Form 2, 3 and 4 switchboard construction
Experience managing workshop teams
Why Join Southern Cross Switchboards?
At Southern Cross Switchboards you'll be joining a well-established Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
We offer stable long-term employment, varied project work and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team committed to delivering industry-leading switchboard solutions.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing workshop team, we'd like to hear from you.
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