The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia. 

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking Electrical Testers to join our team at our manufacturing plant in Victoria (Epping) within our Testing department. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

• Full-time Position

• A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).

• Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).

The Position

An Electrical Tester is required to complete all electrical practices as required in a way is safe for themselves and others around them. You will be required to read and interpret drawings to assist in the manufacturing and testing of switchboards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical equipment and switchboards.

• Ensure the products LAI supplies is compliant with Australian Standards (AS3000-2018 & AS61439)

• Work alongside the drafting team, project managers, and estimators to ensure the project achieves a high-quality standard.

• Work alongside the workshop to achieve a high-quality product while also meeting timeframe requirements.

• Verify that the equipment for the job suits its purpose.

• Understand how to utilise a variety of different testing equipment.

The Candidate

• Troubleshoot

• Solve problems

• Qualified electrician

• Advance knowledge of testing systems and processes

• Technical reporting

• Able to work in a team environment

• LV/MV Exposure

Desired Competencies

• HV Experience

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available.

• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).

• Site uniform, including PPCE.

• LAI Rewards – From your first day, you will have access to over 650 discounted retailers that can assist you and your family.

• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.

• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.

• Corporate Private Health is available.

• Tradesmen allowance.

• Spread of hours amended to assist with work-life balance.

• Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers' skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.

• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

 We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Epping. 

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.