Maintenance Trades Assistant: Welding, Forklift & 38h/week

Labourforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourforce in Prestons is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant to join our warehouse facility maintenance team. This hands-on role supports tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and safety tasks to keep the operation running smoothly.

You will handle welding and repairs of steel cages, door repairs, painting walkways, and assist with racking beams and general maintenance. A forklift license is required; EWP is desirable. Full work rights essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance or trades assistant role.
• Current Forklift Licence.
• Current EWP licence (Desirable).
• Welding experience (MIG / STICK) desirable.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have full work rights.

Responsibilities

• Welding and repairs of steel cages
• Repairs on dock roller doors
• Painting and upkeep of facility safety walkways
• Assist with repair and replacement racking beams
• Assist in general building and facility maintenance tasks
• Support tradespeople with repairs and preventative maintenance
• Conduct basic repairs, cleaning, and equipment upkeep
• Move tools, materials, and equipment as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in all work areas
• Report hazards, damage, or maintenance issues promptly
• Perform other duties as directed by the maintenance team leader

Skills

Physically fit

Mechanically minded

Hand and power tools

Communication skills

Teamwork

Forklift licence

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Labourforce in Prestons is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant to join our warehouse facility maintenance team. This hands-on role supports tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and safety tasks to keep the operation running smoothly.

You will handle welding and repairs of steel cages, door repairs, painting walkways, and assist with racking beams and general maintenance. A forklift license is required; EWP is desirable. Full work rights essential.