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Automotive Electrician - Mackay Based

southern cross industrial group

Trades & Services / Automotive Trades

Posted 14/03/2026
Closed 28/03/2026

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East Mackay, 4740, Mackay, Queensland

Full time

Not specified

About Southern Cross Industrial Group  

With operations throughout Queensland, we supply the mining, agricultural, and civil works industries with a combination of sales and service. We work together cross-functionally and throughout our different entities, taking a hands-on approach to support each other and our customers. In joining us, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated people who love what we do.

About the Role 

We are seeking full-time trade qualified Automotive Electricians for an immediate start on servicing, maintenance and assembly of our OEM lighting towers, agriculture/mining and construction machinery in our purpose-built Mackay workshop. 


The position will include (but not limited to) the following: 

  • Diagnosis and fault finding

  • Assembly and manufacture of equipment

  • Installation of solar and renewable energy systems 

  • Mentoring apprentices 

  • Airconditioning work

  • Interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Making and installing wiring harnesses, control panels, accessories and relevant equipment

  • Managing and organising task related bills of materials 

  • Completing job cards and reports associated with tasks


The candidate must possess the following: 

  • A detailed knowledge of 12, 24 and 48V DC systems

  • Minimum of Cert III qualification in Automotive Electrical Technology 

  • Relevant post qualification experience in light or heavy vehicles

  • Current aircon licence ( highly desirable )

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills


Benefits on offer 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment

  • The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing company


Part of the Southern Cross Industrial Group:

  • Pit Master OEM Division:

    • OEM Pit Master LED Lighting Tower Manufacturing.

    • OEM Direct to Market Sales, Hire and Servicing Operations

  • Civil Construction Division:

    • HydroExcavac Services 

    • Safedig Services

    • Civil infrastructure   

  • Wholesale and Retail Parts Division:

    • Auto Electrical Parts, Components and Unimig Welding 

    • Stand-Alone Power and Battery Sales & Distribution

    • OEM Pit Master Lighting Tower Parts

  • Southern Cross Tractors Division:

    • New Holland agriculture dealership

    • New Holland construction

    • Wacker Neuson and TGB 

  • Uniform Solutions Division:

    • School uniforms 

    • Corporate uniforms 

    • Workwear and PPE 

    • Corporate branding


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