Automotive Electrician

Automotive Electrician or Skilled Trades Assistant – Ballarat Full time | Competitive pay | RDO every month | Local work

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client in Ballarat for a skilled Automotive Electrician or a capable Trades Assistant with experience in electrical work and wiring layouts.
This is a full-time, permanent role with great hours and a strong focus on safety and quality, working on electrical fit-outs for trailers in a modern facility.

The Opportunity
This is a hands-on role where you’ll carry out electrical fit-outs on heavy trailers and equipment, working from wiring drawings to deliver high-quality results.
We’re also open to considering a skilled Trades Assistant with wiring experience and an eye for detail, at a lower hourly rate.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with an RDO once a month.
Overtime: Not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical fit-outs on trucks and trailers.
• Read, interpret, and work from wiring drawings.
• Diagnose, test, and repair electrical systems to a high standard.
• Work safely and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Experience with Canbus systems is highly regarded.

About You

• Trade qualified Automotive Electrician, or proven experience as a Trades Assistant with wiring expertise.
• Confident working from and creating wiring diagrams.
• Experience with heavy vehicles or trailer fit-outs preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Organised and safety-focused.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay, depending on skills and experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment with monthly RDOs.
• Local work – home every night.
• Supportive team culture in a clean, modern facility.
• A business that values safety, quality, and diversity.

How to Apply If you’re ready to bring your electrical skills to a new challenge, apply now with your resume through Chandler Macleod.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.