Specialist Trades & Operators
AU$50 - AU$55 per hour + superannuation, vehicle, attractive package
QLD
Full Time
Great for career progression. Opportunity for a new experience. Competitive package.
Are you ready to bring your electrical and automation expertise to a unique and growing sector? We're seeking a qualified Electrician or Controls Technician based in Brisbane or South Queensland to join a dynamic team delivering advanced horticultural and greenhouse solutions to growers across the region.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a highly specialised industry.
This role supports customers throughout Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Bundaberg regions. You'll work alongside an experienced technician team based across Queensland and interstate, and be backed by strong technical and administrative support.
Your responsibilities will include:
Installation and commissioning of control, electrical, irrigation, and automation systems for greenhouses and horticultural operations
Preventative maintenance and service work on control systems and machinery
Responding to equipment breakdowns and onsite troubleshooting
This is a hands-on role requiring a passion for systems-based work and a willingness to develop new skills in greenhouse technologies such as:
Environmental and climate control systems
Retractable screening (internal and external)
Heating, fogging, and ventilation systems
Electrical wiring, trays, and cable management
Automated logistics and potting systems
Fertigation and irrigation systems
Training on advanced greenhouse control systems will be provided, including exposure to sensor-based automation tools that integrate climate and irrigation controls based on real-time crop data.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
At least 3 years' experience as an Electrician or Controls Technician
Strong knowledge of automation systems and electrical instrumentation
An electrical licence (preferred but not essential)
Experience in the irrigation or horticultural industry is a strong advantage
Construction Induction Safety Certificate (White Card)
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence or willingness to obtain
You're a reliable and motivated professional who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. You are proactive, safety-conscious, and comfortable taking initiative in field-based environments.
Additional qualities:
Comfortable working at heights and in hot conditions
Willing to travel regularly throughout Queensland and occasionally interstate (including overnight stays)
Strong communication and computer literacy skills
A desire to learn and grow in a niche technical industry
Competitive salary + travel allowances
Fully maintained ute + fuel allowance
Mobile phone and laptop provided
Permanent, full-time role
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
A supportive team environment focused on safety, collaboration, and innovation
Opportunities to work with the latest technology in a specialised and rewarding field
Access to employee wellbeing support and assistance programs
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in the horticultural industry, supporting sustainable food production and plant cultivation through technology. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values:
Personal and professional development
A commitment to high standards and great service
A positive, respectful, and inclusive work culture
Opportunities to work on exciting, technically diverse projects
Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career where your technical skills can help shape the future of smart agriculture and sustainable growing systems.
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
Tom Olsen | tolsen@marble.com.au | 07 3183 2200 | 0428 767 697
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