Installer

United Rentals; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness days

Study leave

Community service leave

Career development support

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental provider, is looking for a hands-on Installer to support major civil, infrastructure and construction projects across Australia. You’ll install and remove trench safety, shoring and propping systems with care for safety and quality on site.

If you enjoy physical outdoor work, travel to sites and being part of a skilled team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, civil, infrastructure, utilities, earthmoving, equipment hire or a related industry.
• Able to read and interpret installation drawings and site plans.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify and remove trench shields, trench boxes, hydraulic shoring systems, slide rail systems and propping equipment.
• Work on major civil construction, infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Interpret engineered installation drawings and site plans.
• Conduct equipment inspections before installation to ensure safety and compliance.
• Load, unload and secure equipment for transport to and from customer sites.
• Collaborate with customers, operators and site personnel during installations.
• Demobilise equipment from completed projects.
• Identify damaged or defective equipment and report maintenance requirements.
• Complete installation and equipment documentation accurately.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and quality on every project.

Skills

Reading installation drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Construction industry experience

Tools

Trench shields

Hydraulic shoring systems

Slide rail systems

Job description

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

About Us

United Rentals is the world’s largest equipment rental company, operating over 1,600 locations across Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe. We offer a full range of rental solutions delivering general equipment, shipping containers, trench safety, propping, pumps, and access equipment—backed by quality products, exceptional service, and a team you can rely on.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Installer to join our team, working on major civil, infrastructure and construction projects across the region. This is more than a labouring role. You'll install and remove specialist trench safety, shoring and propping systems that help keep workers safe on critical projects. If you enjoy physical work, working outdoors, travelling to sites and being part of a skilled team, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, modifying and removing trench shields, trench boxes, hydraulic shoring systems, slide rail systems and propping equipment.
• Working on major civil construction, infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Assisting with the interpretation of engineered installation drawings and site plans.
• Conducting equipment inspections before installation to ensure safety and compliance.
• Loading, unloading and securing equipment for transport to and from customer sites.
• Working alongside customers, operators and site personnel during installations.
• Safely recovering and demobilising equipment from completed projects.
• Identifying damaged or defective equipment and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Completing installation and equipment documentation accurately.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality on every project.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within construction, civil, infrastructure, utilities, earthmoving, equipment hire or a related industry.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Experience working with trench support, shoring, propping, formwork, excavation support systems or similar construction products.
• The ability to read and interpret installation drawings and site plans.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work outdoors in varying site and weather conditions.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A willingness to learn specialist systems and installation techniques.

Benefits

• Income Protection Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Employee Resource Groups – Supporting belonging, inclusion, and meaningful impact.
• Work-Life Balance & Perks – Support real balance with perks like wellness days to recharge, study leave for your development, and community service leave to give back.
• We invest in your career growth with financial support for study, professional industry memberships, and strong pathways for internal advancement.
• We support your health and wellbeing with access to AIA Vitality, Embrace and Teladoc services, plus our Employee & Family Assistance Program for confidential care whenever you need it.

At United Rentals, we proudly welcome applications from current and former Defence Force members, reservists, and their families.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory drug and alcohol screening and national police check.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.