Electrical Repair Shop Assistant (Summer Hill)

Do you have electrical repair skills and want to put them to good use? The Bower is seeking a volunteer electrician to help boost capacity in our Electrical Repair Shop at Summer Hill, working alongside our skilled repairer Andrew. This is a rewarding role that helps keep appliances out of landfill, supports our community, and passes on repair knowledge.

Key Duties As a volunteer in our Electrical Repair Shop, you will: • Carry out common electrical repairs such as replacing power cables, plugs, switches, lamp bayonets, and other fittings. • Troubleshoot and repair small household appliances such as lamps, heaters, fans, and kitchen items. • Safety test and tag all repaired items to ensure compliance and customer safety. • Assist Andrew on Tuesdays and Thursdays to meet growing demand for electrical repairs. • Provide cover when Andrew is unavailable (especially during school holidays). • Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised repair workspace. • Engage with customers, explain repair options, and encourage a “repair, don’t replace” mindset.

Skills and Experience Needed

We welcome volunteers with: • Formal electrical qualifications (essential for safety and compliance). • Practical skills in repairing small appliances and household electrical fittings. • Experience in test and tag procedures for electrical items. • A strong understanding of electrical safety standards and safe workshop practices. • Clear communication skills for engaging with the public and providing repair advice. • An interest in sustainability and waste reduction.

About The Bower

Since 1998, The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre has been a leading Sydney-based environmental charity committed to reducing landfill, saving resources, and supporting vulnerable communities. Our Repair Shops give affordable, professional repairs that help extend the life of items and reduce unnecessary consumption.

Benefits of Volunteering

By joining The Bower, you will: • Put your technical skills to practical, community-focused use. • Help prevent electrical items from ending up in landfill. • Be part of a friendly, supportive team of skilled repairers and volunteers. • Gain satisfaction from solving problems and seeing items given a second life. • Play a vital role in keeping repair skills alive and accessible in the community.

The Impact You’ll Have Each appliance repaired saves resources, reduces CO₂ emissions, and prevents waste. Your work will: • Keep household items in use and affordable for the community. • Increase The Bower’s capacity to meet growing demand for repairs. • Support vulnerable households who rely on our low-cost repair services.

How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. 1. Send us a copy of your resume 2. Tell us about your electrical qualifications, experience, and availability. 3. We’ll be in touch to discuss next steps and invite you for an orientation.