Electrical Switchboard Fitter

Engineering Trades Australia
Sydney, NSWCasual

$45 – $50 an hour

Listed 30 Sep 2026

29th September, 2026

I'm seeking a licensed Electrician with switchboard manufacturing experience to join a well-established manufacturer's Sydney workshop. This role starts on a casual basis with a clear pathway to full-time employment, and offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of commercial, resources, and infrastructure projects, including main switchboards, motor control centres, kiosk substations, transportable switchrooms, and battery energy storage systems.
 
What's on offer:

  • $45-$50 per hour + penalties
  • Starts casual, transitioning to full-time
  • Sydney workshop-based role
  • Work across a variety of LV/HV power distribution projects for commercial, resources, and infrastructure clients
Responsibilities:
  • Assemble, wire, and terminate low and high voltage switchboards and associated equipment
  • Read and work from electrical drawings and schematics
  • Fit out switchboards, kiosk substations, and switchrooms to specification
  • Install busbars, wiring, and internal componentry
  • Test and fault-find completed switchboards prior to dispatch
  • Carry out quality checks in line with Australian Standards
  • Work as part of a workshop team to meet production schedules
  • Follow all workplace safety and quality procedures
Licences/Experience Required:
  • Licensed Electrician (current NSW electrical licence)
  • Previous switchboard manufacturing/assembly experience essential
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus
If this sounds like something you could be interested in, then don't hesitate to apply today!