Electrical Trade Assistant — Immediate Start, Fit-outs

Jv-Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Travel Allowance

Meal Allowance

Penalty rates for overtime

Weekly pay

Job summary

JV Recruitment is seeking multiple Electrical Trade Assistants for projects across Melbourne including commercial fit-outs, industrial refurbishments and data centre builds. Immediate starts available with hours through Christmas, offering strong penalty rates and consistent work on high-profile sites.

You will support electricians with cable pulling, wiring and site duties, with emphasis on safety and toolbox talks; requires White Card and 12 months experience; transport often preferred for

Qualifications

• White Card holder required for site access.
• Minimum 12 months hands-on Electrical Trade Assistant experience.
• Basic hand tools and cordless tools tested and tagged.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electricians on commercial fit-outs and data centres.
• Cable pulling, containment, tray work and rough-in duties.
• Mount light fittings, switches and basic electrical equipment.
• Assist with data cabling and server rack installations.
• Safe use of power tools and maintain a clean, safe site.

Skills

Cable pulling

Electrical trade assistant

Data cabling

Tool usage

Site safety

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Cordless tools

Testing and tagging

Job description

Multiple Electrical Trade Assistants (V-76398)

Location Melbourne, Australia Sector Building & Construction Salary $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

JV Recruitment is currently seeking Multiple experienced Electrical Trade Assistants for positions across a various of projects including high-profile Commercial Fit-outs, Industrial refurbs and Data Centre build projects, with Locations of these in Dandenong, Truganina, and the Melbourne CBD to name a few. With immediate starts available and work running right up until Christmas, this is a prime opportunity to lock in consistent hours, strong penalty rates, and valuable project experience before the holiday shutdown.

Whether you are pulling cable on a fast-paced commercial fit-out, Industrial warehouse or assisting with critical infrastructure on a data centre site, you will be working alongside top-tier tradespeople in a supportive, safety-first environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Assisting qualified electricians with commercial fit-out and data centre installations
• Cable pulling, containment, tray work, and rough-in duties
• Mounting light fittings, switches, and basic electrical equipment
• Assisting with data cabling and server rack installations
• Safe use of power tools and hand tools relevant to the trade
• Maintaining a clean, safe site and actively participating in Toolbox Talks

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• $40 - $45 per hour + Super + Coinvest
• $22.41Daily Travel Allowance
• Additional Meal Allowance (paid on shifts over 9.5 hours)
• Time and a half & double-time penalty rates for overtime
• Weekly pay — strictly on time, every time
• Immediate starts available with full work through until Christmas

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Current White Card
• Minimum 12 months hands-on experience as an Electrical Trade Assistant or similar position
• Basic hand tools and basic cordless tools (tested and tagged)
• Full PPE (Hard hat, hi-vis, steel cap boots)
• Own transport highly desirable as most Projects are difficult to reach on PT
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) ticket or Working at Heights ticket highly regarded

Please apply via this Advert or through the ‘Submit your resume’ on the JV Website (https://www.jvrecruitment.com.au/submit-resume). Applications are only accepted via applying to this advert or through the JV Website - Phone applications will not be accepted or redirected.

Upon applying to this advert, you may receive an invitation from our Virtual Assistant Matilda. This will go through some of our core questions surrounding the role. Completion of this is highly advantageous in cementing your interest in the role.
What separates JV from other agencies?

• We work to get you consistent, on-going work.
• We aim to set you up with longer-term opportunities as your experience with us grows.
• For those wanting it, we try to provide a pathway to permanent employment.
• We pay you weekly – and we're never late. This is something we pride ourselves on.
• Your safety is our everything. Our systems and procedures are second to none.

We are dedicated to offering career advancement to those who prove they want it. In return, we ask that you show commitment, honesty, and integrity while working on-site for JV.
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