Electrical Supervisor

About the Business
Our client is a market leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specialising in heavy industrial machinery. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, they design, build, and maintain high-precision, complex machinery for customers across Australasia.

About the Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager we are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead a small team and coordinate electrical build activities on complex heavy machinery. You will lead day-to-day workshop tasks, mentor a dedicated team of electricians and apprentices, and support the electrical installation, wiring, testing and troubleshooting of machine electrical systems, ensuring safe and compliant electrical fit out.
This is a hands-on role combining technical expertise in industrial machinery with shop-floor team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Coordination: Assign daily electrical tasks, lead pre-starts, toolbox talks, and mentor trade team members and apprentices.
• Fit-out & Assembly: Interpret electrical schematics, build instructions and wiring diagrams to oversee cable routing, termination, conduit installation, and component mounting.
• Testing & Fault Finding: Conduct continuity, insulation, and function checks; assist commissioning teams with electrical troubleshooting.
• Quality & Documentation: Ensure precise execution of allocated work, sign-offs, timesheets, and associated compliance records.
• Safety & Standards: Maintain strict adherence to WHS, isolation/tagging procedures, permit systems, risk assessments, and tool maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement: Support 5S, Lean manufacturing, workflow standardisation, and process repeatability.

What We Are Looking For

• Trade or Degree Qualification: Recognized Electrical Trade License or degree Qualification in electrical engineering.
• Industrial Experience: Demonstrated background in industrial machinery wiring, heavy machinery fit-out, or complex manufacturing assembly.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead small, high-performing shop-floor teams and mentor apprentices.
• Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in reading complex schematics, using electrical testing/hydraulic test gear, PLC and control panel knowledge and fault diagnosis.
• Safety First Mindset: Strong knowledge of WHS standards, PPE compliance, and safe work procedures.

Why Apply?

• Secure, full-time position with an established heavy engineering OEM.
• Modern, clean, and well-equipped assembly facility.
• Opportunity to work on high-value, sophisticated machinery.
• Great culture focused on safety, training, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply
If you are a skilled Electrical Supervisor or Team Leader looking to take the next step in your career, please submit your resume via the Apply Now button.

For more information please contact Tim Smith at: [email protected] or on [0413 440 551](tel:0413 440 551).