Electrician – Solar Installer | $50/hr base + incentives (~$70/hr avg)

Green Energy Technologies – Mackay

Permanent full-time | Home every night | No weekends required

$50/hr base + quarterly incentives (~$10k/quarter)

Average ~$70/hr based on a 38hr week

4-day working week + 1 planning day

Optional weekend work available for extra income

Company vehicle, training & solar/battery certification provided

About the role

Join Queensland’s #1 solar installer and future-proof your trade career. You’ll lead your own install crew, running 1 solar installation per day across the Mackay region. With a mix of residential and commercial projects, you’ll oversee the full install process, ensure safety and quality, and provide the client handover at the end of each job.

And if you’re not quite at that stage yet – no problem. We offer full training, mentoring and support to get you up to speed and set you up for success as a Team Leader.

What you’ll be doing as Team Leader

Lead a crew to complete 1 solar install per day

Oversee AC/DC electrical works, switchboard upgrades, inverter & battery installs

Manage site setup, JSA compliance & safety checks

Coordinate with roof crew and apprentices

Complete testing, commissioning & client handover

Ensure paperwork and digital records are finalised each day

What you’ll get

$50/hr base + quarterly incentives (~$10k every 3 months)

Works out to ~$70/hr average on 38hrs/week

Guaranteed $5k/quarter for first year sign-on (~$20k extra)

4-day working week + 1 planning day

Optional weekends for additional income

Supplied vehicle, phone & uniform

Paid training + nationally recognised solar & battery certifications

Clear career pathway into senior leadership

What we’re looking for

Must have:

Electrical trade qualification (Open licence)

Current driver’s licence

Preferred (or willing to train):

SAA Solar & Battery qualification

Working at Heights

Forklift licence

Who you are

Confident leading a small team on site (or eager to step up into the role)

Strong communicator with clients & crew

Safety-conscious, organised and detail-driven

Keen to grow into a long-term leadership role

About GET

Green Energy Technologies has been Queensland’s #1 solar installer since 2010, with 90+ staff across Mackay, Townsville and the Whitsundays. We’re growing fast and committed to building careers, not just jobs.

👉 Apply today — send your CV and cover letter with your best contact details. Come and see why our sparkies stay long-term and grow with us.