Maintenance Electrician

Who We Are:

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As a Maintenance Electrician at our Bassendean site, you’ll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.

With 3,000 team members worldwide and a bold goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, you’ll be part of a diverse team driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.

 

What’s the Role:

This role is ideal for a qualified electrician looking to develop their career within a heavy manufacturing environment. The variety of work and equipment is unparalleled in the metropolitan area. Your role is part of a diverse team of Electricians, Fitters, and Boilermakers.

As a Maintenance Electrician, you’ll support the maintenance team by carrying out electrical installations, fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on site plant and equipment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play an important role in keeping production running safely and efficiently, while ensuring all electrical work is completed to statutory and Bradken standards.

 

Your Impact:

• Respond to plant breakdowns and production stoppages
• Carry out fault finding and repairs using electronic diagnostic tools
• Complete preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical equipment
• Ensure all electrical work complies with AS/NZS3000 and relevant legislation
• Complete work orders, JSA documentation, and timesheets accurately
• Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards or incidents promptly
• Contribute to improving equipment reliability and plant availability
• Support maintenance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

 

You Bring:

Essential:

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Current Electrical Licence
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment, or willing to grow your experience in this area
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Preferred:

• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g. MEX/CMMS)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Understanding of ISO quality systems

 

At Bradken, you’ll join a team that values practical skills, safe work, and reliability. You’ll enjoy working alongside experienced trades and leaders in a well‑established site with strong processes and support.

 

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Above Award hourly rate + 25% casual loading + allowances
• Income Protection Cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Peak location – conveniently located directly across from the Ashfield train station
• Safety-first environment and mindset
• Supportive team and well‑established systems
• Strong focus on quality and continuous improvement

 

This is a casual role based in Bassendean, WA.

If you’re ready to bring your electrical expertise to a team that values safety, quality, and reliable workmanship, apply now. Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’re the right fit for this role and how it aligns with your career goals.

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Prior to commencing employment, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, a full medical screening.

 

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment where individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.