Electricians

  • Wetherill Park
  • Permanent
  • Fri Aug 28 02:14:09 2026
  • 90M0710118

About the Opportunity:

Looking for stable work in Wetherill Park? Join a leading manufacturing plant building brake systems for the rail industry.

Benefits:

  • Job Security & Longevity: Join an established, stable team with ongoing work and long-term career permanence.
  • Competitive Base Rates: Starting base rates from $50.00/hr (Perm) or $62.50/hr (Casual), negotiable based on experience, plus a 15% shift loading on all afternoon shifts.
  • Predictable 8-Hour Roster: Consistent schedules and great balance on an alternating 2-week rotation:
    • Week A (Day Shift): 6:00am – 2:00pm
    • Week B (Afternoon Shift): 2:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Technical Growth: Expand your trade skills working hands-on with PLCs, SCADA, databases and modern plant automation systems.
  • Clean & Safe Environment: Work alongside a supportive & cooperative engineering team

Duties:

  • Breakdown & Diagnostics: Rapidly troubleshoot and repair electrical breakdowns on active manufacturing machinery, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics to minimise plant downtime.
  • Automation & Controls: Fault-find and interact with PLC systems, SCADA
  • Preventive Maintenance: Conduct monthly safety inspections, lead tagging, system calibrations, and routine preventive maintenance.
  • Cross-Trade Support: Work closely with Mechanical Fitters to assist in repair, rebuilds and equipment recommissioning.
  • Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on continuous improvement projects, plant automation upgrades and safety risk assessments.

Skills & Experience:

  • Licensing: Current Unrestricted NSW Electrical Licence (Essential).
  • Industrial Experience: Proven background in an industrial, manufacturing or heavy plant environment
  • Technical Capability: Demonstrated ability to read complex electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLCs, motor control systems, and automated plant machinery.

How to Apply:

Apply Online with your updated CV, call direct on (02 4032 7390) or email kate.farmer@randstad.com.au.