Balustrade & Handrail Install Helper - Trades Assistant

Express Employment Professionals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Sydney NSW is seeking a confident Trades Assistant for a busy installation team in Penrith. This casual/temporary role starts early and may require overtime.

You will assist with balustrades, handrails and related installations, read plans, and use hand and power tools. Work with tradespeople or independently, keeping a safe, organised site. A White Card is essential and reliable transport is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or similar hands-on role.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand plans/drawings.
• Balustrade/handrail installations knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and safe working habits.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of balustrades, handrails and associated structures.
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and confidently.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and measurements.
• Measure, mark out and prepare materials for installation.
• Work alongside tradespeople while also being able to work independently.
• Ensure installations are completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Carry out other general trades assistance duties as required.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Read drawings

Tool use

Independent worker

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals – Sydney NSW is seeking a confident Trades Assistant for a busy installation team in Penrith. This casual/temporary role starts early and may require overtime.

You will assist with balustrades, handrails and related installations, read plans, and use hand and power tools. Work with tradespeople or independently, keeping a safe, organised site. A White Card is essential and reliable transport is preferred.