Switchboard Electricians and Trade Asisstants
7 days ago
About The Add Staff Group
The Add Staff Group is a specialist recruitment partner to the Construction, Electrical, Trades, and associated industries. Our group consists of Add Staff Recruitment—an innovative, industry-specific recruitment agency—and Add Staff Apprenticeships, a dedicated apprentice and trainee recruitment and mentoring service. Together, we deliver high-quality recruitment, HR, and apprenticeship services across Australia.
Our clients include leading electrical contractors, engineering firms, and manufacturing specialists who engage us to source technical talent for both permanent and project-based roles.
We are currently seeking experienced Switchboard Electricians and Trade Assistants to join multiple reputable employers across South-East Queensland. These roles offer immediate starts, strong hourly rates, and ongoing project pipelines.
Role: Switchboard Electricians & Trade Assistants (Assembly & Manufacturing)
What’s in it for you?
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Excellent hourly rates
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Switchboard Electricians / Builders: $57.00 per hour
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Trade Assistants: $40.00 per hour
- Immediate start opportunities with reputable, stable employers
- Long-term project workflow and potential for ongoing employment
- Supportive workshop environments with strong safety culture
- Career development and training opportunities with companies that genuinely invest in their people
You will be working within modern workshop environments, supporting the build, assembly, wiring, and testing of custom-designed electrical switchboards for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Electricians / Switchboard Builders
- Assemble and wire electrical switchboards in accordance with single line diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications
- Install and terminate electrical components including circuit breakers, relays, CTs, meters, control devices, and PLC hardware
- Fit and mount switchgear, busbar systems, control wiring looms, and cable management systems
- Conduct point-to-point testing, continuity tests and ensure boards meet AS/NZS standards
- Work collaboratively with engineering teams to identify design issues or variances
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance, electrical safety, and documentation
Trade Assistants – Switchboard Assembly
- Assist in the assembly and build of electrical switchboards and control panels
- Mechanical assembly of enclosures, mounting plates, brackets, panels and internal components
- Use hand and power tools to prepare, cut, and fit components for electricians
- Basic wiring and cable preparation under supervision (stripping, glanding, labelling, routing)
- Support workshop production, housekeeping, and safe work practices
- Read simple drawings or follow detailed work instructions
Switchboard Electricians
- Qualified Electrician (Cert III Electrotechnology)
- Experience in switchboard building, panel wiring, industrial electrical work or control system wiring
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Trade Assistants
- Previous experience in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing environments
- Confident using hand and power tools
- Ability to follow technical instructions
- Keen interest in electrical assembly or switchboard building
Apply Now
To register your interest in these opportunities, please click Apply Now.
For further information, contact Add Staff Recruitment on 1300 365 606.
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