Night Shift Trade Assistant — Heavy Industrial Maintenance

MAYDAY Recruitment Group; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Night shift loading 30% on first 38hrs

Overtime up to $155k + super

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Trade Assistant in Western Sydney, supporting maintenance activities at a large-scale heavy industrial facility. You will work alongside skilled trades and assist with mechanical repairs using hand and power tools.

Role includes forklift operation, material handling, and project support across fixed plant and production equipment. Prior TA or maintenance experience and a forklift ticket are required; Australian PR preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant, Mechanical TA or Maintenance Assistant.
• Forklift ticket and white card.
• Confident using hand tools and power tools.
• Australian PR.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Fitters, Boilermakers and Plumbers with maintenance and repair activities.
• Using hand tools and power tools to support mechanical repairs.
• Assisting with equipment repairs, installations and project work.
• Supporting preventative and breakdown maintenance across heavy industrial machinery.
• Operating a forklift to move materials, components and equipment around site.
• Material handling and general workshop duties.
• Assisting with maintenance across fixed plant and production equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Basic workshop tools

Job description

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Trade Assistant in Western Sydney, supporting maintenance activities at a large-scale heavy industrial facility. You will work alongside skilled trades and assist with mechanical repairs using hand and power tools.

Role includes forklift operation, material handling, and project support across fixed plant and production equipment. Prior TA or maintenance experience and a forklift ticket are required; Australian PR preferred.