Electrical Trades Assistant – Underground Mains Experience

K & M Knight Electrical; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KM Knight Electrical in New South Wales is seeking an Electrical Trades Assistant to work alongside qualified electricians on underground mains projects, assisting with installations, conduit and cabling, and site preparation.

You will load and unload tools, maintain a safe worksite, and follow WHS procedures. The role offers a full-time opportunity with competitive hourly rates based on experience and potential career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Trades Assistant.
• Experience with underground mains and conduit installation.
• Ability to handle cable hauling and heavy tools safely.
• White Card and a valid NSW driver's license.
• Strong teamwork, safety awareness and physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting electricians with underground mains installations.
• Installation and preparation of underground conduits and cabling.
• Cable hauling and pulling.
• Excavation preparation and trench work.
• Installation of pits, conduits and underground infrastructure.
• Assisting with mains upgrades and consumer mains installations.
• Loading, unloading and maintaining tools and materials.
• Maintaining a clean and safe worksite.
• Following WHS procedures and site safety requirements.

Skills

Underground mains experience

Conduit installation

Cable hauling

Team player

Physical fitness

Education

White Card

NSW Driver's License

Job description

Electrical Trades Assistant – Underground Mains Experience

You will be working alongside qualified electricians on a variety of electrical projects, with a strong focus on underground mains and associated electrical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Assisting electricians with underground mains installations

Installation and preparation of underground conduits and cabling

Cable hauling and pulling

Excavation preparation and trench work

Installation of pits, conduits and underground electrical infrastructure

Assisting with mains upgrades and consumer mains installations

Loading, unloading and maintaining tools and materials

Maintaining a clean and safe worksite

Following all WHS procedures and site safety requirements

About you

Previous experience as an Electrical Trades Assistant

Experience working with underground electrical mains

Experience with conduit installation and cable hauling

A strong understanding of construction site safety

White Card

Current NSW driver's license

Ability to work well within a team

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently

Physically fit and capable of manual work

Full-time employment opportunity

Competitive hourly rates based on experience

Opportunity for career progression

Variety of electrical and infrastructure work

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to gain further skills and industry experience

About us

KM Knight Electrical is a professional electrical contracting business seeking a motivated and reliable Electrical Trades Assistant to join our growing team.