Job Description
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?
Excellent hourly rates
Switchboard Electricians / Builders : $***** per hour
Trade Assistants : $***** 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
Qualifications
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
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