[IPD] Trade Assistant

IPD Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Long service leave discounts

Job summary

IPD Group in Sydney is seeking a Trade Assistant to join the Production team, supporting the assembly and delivery of electrical distribution boards and switchboards for customers across industries. You will read SLDs and wiring schematics, work safely in a busy workshop, and contribute to meeting quality and delivery targets while building practical electrical experience.

This hands-on role suits someone who takes pride in accuracy, communicates well, and is eager to learn in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, switchboards, or electrical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical distribution boards and switchboards.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, SLDs and wiring schematics.
• Support production activities to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Follow established quality, safety and workshop procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment.
• Assist workshop team with additional tasks as required.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Safety consciousness

Job description

Introduction

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Description

IPD is excited to offer an opportunity for a Trade Assistant - Electrical Distribution Boards to join our growing Production team. This hands-on role will play an important part in supporting the assembly and delivery of high-quality electrical distribution boards and switchboards for customers across a range of industries.

If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in delivering quality outcomes, and are looking to build your career within the electrical industry, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Trade Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assembling and wiring electrical distribution boards and switchboards.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, SLDs, and wiring schematics.
• Supporting production activities to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Following established quality, safety, and workshop procedures.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.
• Supporting the workshop team with additional tasks as required.

Skills and Experiences

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, switchboards, or the electrical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn.

About us

IPD Group is a dynamic ASX listed, Australian owned business. We provide design, development and distribution of electrical products and technologies. Electrical hardware distribution with product assembly and workshop for customised solutions. Electrical vehicle charging hardware and infrastructure solutions, providing complete electrical engineering and service provider in high and low voltage projects. Having operated for 65 years we are trusted partner to our customers.

Benefits

• Be an integral part of our team and enjoy great benefits, including a day off on your birthday and additional leave in recognition of your years of service and other discounts for working with us!

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

IPD is proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a team of over 600 people representing more than 30 different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and human rights, ensuring that every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. We welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Only applicants suitable for the position will be contacted.