Wespine, the leading softwood Timber Processor in Western Australia is currently ramping up production in an exciting new phase for the company and requires an experienced Electrical Team Leader with the right attitude. Wespine is a crucial, renewable focussed business and employer in the Dardanup and South West communities, who operates safely as a team to manufacture pine timber building products for distribution throughout Australia.

Our people are integral to our success, and we believe in investing in our employees through offering career pathways, learning opportunities and a culture based on engagement and support. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our Electrical team, reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Team Leader will lead the Electrical tradespersons for Planned maintenance and coordinate daily activities to minimise downtime and maximise fibre recovery.

This is a full-time permanent position, and you will need to be available for a dayshift, 50 hours per week roster. You will also need to be available for planned maintenance shutdowns as scheduled.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Mentoring, coaching, and supporting electrical team members to ensure safety, productivity and quality of work, in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and site procedures.

Assisting with Electrical Planning & scheduling.

Providing feedback to the Electrical Supervisor and Maintenance Planners on the progress of work, each shift.

Taking a hands-on approach by assisting electricians to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Identifying hazards and opportunities for improvement by creating safety documentation, work orders and preventative maintenance schedules.

Reviewing Take 2’s and JHA’s in the field to ensure your team conducts their work safely and in accordance with statutory and Wespine policies.

Ensuring the work environment is kept in a clean and tidy state.

Provide leave coverage for the Electrical Supervisor as and when required.

To be successful, you will need to have:

West Australian Trade qualification (Electrical)

Experience with PLC’s

Safety first mindset

Proven leadership and supervisory skills

Great verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional computer literacy

Low Voltage Rescue &CPR training

High Voltage Switching Qualification

High Risk Work licence- Forklift, EWP

Working at heights and confined space

What we Offer:

Competitive salary package

Training opportunities

Employee discount options

Eligibility for company incentive scheme

On-site physio

Weekly pay

All PPE supplied

This is an opportunity to join a great team, working for a market leader. If you believe you have what it takes to be a success in this role, then apply now.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.