Installation & Maintenance Assistant

Onsite Rental Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share plan

Career progression

Health & wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Onsite Rental Group is seeking a hands-on technician for the Pakenham VIC site to service, maintain and install equipment for the site accommodation function. You will install fixtures, inspect and repair portable buildings, and prepare units for hire with high cleanliness and proper furnishings.

This role requires practical carpentry and maintenance skills, ability to use hand and power tools, and a proactive attitude toward safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Experience across site builds and basic carpentry tasks.
• Comfort with hand and power tools across trades.
• Ability to work safely and autonomously on site.

Responsibilities

• Install fixtures and fittings in portable buildings.
• Carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs of portable buildings.
• Prepare buildings for hire with clean presentation and required furniture.

Skills

Handyman & carpentry

Hands-on tasks

Tool usage

Forklift licence (desirable)

Unsupervised work

Job description

Onsite Rental Group is a national specialist equipment hire business that focuses on transparent and efficient hire solutions. We have over 30 years’ experience in this industry across a range of industries including mining, oil & gas, construction, industrial, infrastructure, government and defence.With 500+ employees across 35+ branches and targeted locations, Onsite is driven by a core set of values which support our customer‑centric vision – together we grow.

About the role

Based in Pakenham VIC & reporting to the Branch Manager, you will service, maintain and install equipment associated with the site accommodation function.

In this role, you will:

• Install fixtures and fittings in portable buildings such as flooring, sinks, furniture and appliances
• Carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs of portable buildings
• Prepare portable buildings for hire, ensuring they are clean, presented to a high standard, equipped with all relevant furniture and accessories and in a safe / usable condition

Skills and experience

Along with a positive attitude & high regard for safety, our ideal candidate will have:

• Handyman & basic carpentry skills
• Aptitude for hands‑on, building related tasks
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Ability to work unsupervised

Benefits and perks

• Competitive base salary + Inclusion in Profit Share Plan
• National business that promotes internal development & career progression
• Dedicated employee benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, such as our Employee Assistance Program, Salary Continuance Insurance, Access to TAL - Health for Life Program, discounted private health insurance & a Reward & Recognition Program.
• Generous Paid Parental Leave scheme for Primary Caregivers

Onsite is committed to achieving a diverse and socially inclusive workforce.

At our company Onsite Rental Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values equal recruitment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise the rich cultural heritage and the significant contributions of Indigenous communities to Australia's identity. We also respect and Honor the Traditional Lands on which we operate, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Candidates may be requested to undergo pre‑employment checks to confirm the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks will vary by role but may include reference checks, right to work check, medical (including drug and alcohol test) and licence checks.Please note, as a part of our commitment to Destination Zero, Onsite also routinely conduct drug & alcohol testing in our workplaces.