Leading Hand Electrician

UGL is the lead electrical contractor delivering preventative and corrective maintenance, along with minor project works, across the University of Queensland.

This is a long-term, stable leadership opportunity supporting one of Brisbane’s largest and most diverse institutional asset portfolios.

We are seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to coordinate and deliver electrical maintenance activities across the St Lucia campus.

You will lead a team across a diverse asset portfolio including:

• Commercial buildings
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Sporting precincts and infrastructure
• Campus-wide electrical systems

This is a hands-on leadership role in a structured environment with consistent workflow and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of electricians on site
• Allocate work, monitor productivity and ensure quality outcomes
• Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• Maintain compliance with electrical standards and safety requirements
• Liaise with supervisors and client representatives
• Contribute hands-on to maintenance and minor works

About You

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Leading Hand or Supervisor
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate and manage trades onsite
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Experience working across commercial or industrial environments
• MS Excel – Basic
• Experience using a workflow management system

Why Join UGL – UQ Contract?

Competitive Package

• $52/hr + up to $3/hr Leading Hand allowance
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Full-time hours (40 hrs/week)

Stability & Lifestyle

• Long-term maintenance contract
• Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 2:30pm
• No travel – based at UQ St Lucia

Environment

• Clean, structured campus environment
• Supportive team culture with strong safety focus
• Diverse, technically interesting asset base

Job Reference: 267896