Electrical Trade Assistant – Workshop Growth & Family Hours

Jle Manufacturing E Hire; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Family-focused hours

Employee benefits platform (retail, 健康

Broader exposure across east coast and

Job summary

JLE Group is seeking enthusiastic Electrical Trade Assistants for our Newcastle workshop. You will assist electricians with assembly of HV equipment and prepare materials for assembly, while using hand and power tools under supervision.

Join a growing division that values safety, teamwork, and quality. Competent in workshop tasks, with a White Card and willingness to obtain a forklift licence, you will help maintain efficient production and delivery.

Qualifications

• Construction White Card is required.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work within a team.
• Previous workshop or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians with assembly of electrical boards, substations, starters, and associated equipment.
• Prepare materials and components for assembly (cutting, drilling, cleaning, labelling, pre‑assembly).
• Operate hand and power tools as required.
• Assist with wiring preparation, cable pulling, lugging, terminating support, and component mounting (under supervision).
• Help maintain workshop jigs, benches, and work areas.
• Support testing and inspection activities as directed by tradespeople.
• Manual handling of materials, components, and equipment.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and organisation (lean principles, 5S where applicable).
• Prepare worksites and equipment for production tasks.
• Pick up & delivery of goods when required.
• Assist in stocktake when required.
• Follow all JLE Group WHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Following instructions

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

JLE Group is seeking enthusiastic Electrical Trade Assistants for our Newcastle workshop. You will assist electricians with assembly of HV equipment and prepare materials for assembly, while using hand and power tools under supervision.

Join a growing division that values safety, teamwork, and quality. Competent in workshop tasks, with a White Card and willingness to obtain a forklift licence, you will help maintain efficient production and delivery.