Electrical Leading Hand

Job description

Your new company
Join a well-established and growing electrical contractor with a strong reputation for staff retention, career development, and delivering high-quality infrastructure upgrades across Sydney. Unlike traditional construction-based electrical contractors, this business works directly with clients to upgrade critical infrastructure within live operational environments, providing employees with greater project ownership and long-term career opportunities.

Your new role
Due to continued growth, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Electrical Leading Hand to join a highly skilled team delivering electrical infrastructure upgrades across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and critical facilities. You will be responsible for leading site teams, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise electricians and subcontractors on site
  • Coordinate daily project activities and site resources
  • Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance
  • Liaise directly with clients, consultants and stakeholders
  • Assist with project planning, scheduling and procurement
  • Oversee electrical installations, upgrades and commissioning works
  • Support project delivery within live operational facilities

What you'll need to succeed
  • NSW Electrical Licence
  • Previous experience as a Leading Hand or Senior Electrician. Strong commercial, industrial or infrastructure experience
  • Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of WHS requirements and site documentation Current Driver's Licence

What you'll get in return
  • $55-$58 per hour + Super Secure, long-term opportunity with a growing business
  • Diverse and interesting project portfolio
  • Exposure to clients and stakeholders rather than builder-led projects
  • Genuine career progression into supervisory and project management positions
  • Strong team culture with excellent staff retention
  • Opportunity to work on complex, multidisciplinary upgrade projects
Please email your updated resume to or call 0282269625.

LHS 297508 #3012903 - Chloe Rees

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 13 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Trades and Labour
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: NSW - Sydney CBD
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NSW - Sydney CBD