Leading Hand Maintenance Electrician — Footscray, Maribyrnong Area
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About the role: Our client has secured yet another maintenance contract with one Melbourne's top universities based in the western suburbs of Melbourne, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a Tier 3 Construction company's Maintenance Division in a hands on supervisory role. During the last 5 years their team has more than doubled and secured work with a number of Victoria's major blue chip companies across Melbourne undertaking preventative & reactive maintenance of several prestigious venues/ buildings, including office complexes and universities. This role requires a skilled professional with a strong background in maintenance work and excellent customer service skills, who can carry out routine checks and respond to equipment faults with speed and precision. The role will initial be hands on but gives the susscessful candidate to grow their own team over time and offer plenty of career progression for the right candidate. Whilst previous superviory experience is beneficial this position offers the opportunity for the successful applicant to take the next step in their career. Responsibilities: Responsible for completion of reactive and preventative maintenance works across all campuses Delegating to other team members when required and ensuring works are being completed Quoting small / medium works and completing works when approved Organizing subcontractors when required Closing out work orders on platform Liaising directly with the client on site, reporting to the Contract manager Benefits and perks: Great company culture Company vehicle with fuel card Overtime Immediate start Permanent employment for the right candidate ( after initial 3 month contract position) Career progression Move off the tools into a leadership role phone/ laptop Requirements: A Grade Electrical License Previous Supervision experience ( advantageous but not essential as position is open to applicants looking to take the next step in their career) EWP (Elevated Work Platform) ticket 5 years prior experience in a maintenance role Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and customer service skills Apply now, or for a private and confidential conversation about this opportunity, reach out to Tony on 0450 482 760 or [email protected] Please note: Only candidates who meet the above criteria and who have full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Applications close Sunday, 11 January 2026
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