Roofer / Roof Maintenance Trade Assistant

MBO Roofing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Tools provided

Vehicles provided

Job summary

MBO Roofing in Sydney is seeking a Roofer / Trade Assistant with basic roofing or construction experience to join our growing team. You will learn on the job while assisting seasoned roofers with repairs, replacements, and maintenance on residential and commercial projects.

This role offers hands-on training, a clear career path toward a Lead Technician role, and work across local projects with safety at heights. The company provides all necessary tools and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Basic hands-on experience in roofing, roof tiling, plumbing, or as a construction Trade Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair, replacement, rebedding, and repointing of ridge cappings.
• Assist with metal sheeting, flashings, caps, and penetrations.
• Set up safety equipment, handle materials, maintain a clean workspace.
• Work safely at heights under supervision and follow building codes.
• Interact politely and professionally with clients on-site.

Skills

Basic roofing experience

Tools

Tools provided

Vehicles provided

Job description

Roofer / Roof Maintenance Trade Assistant

About the Role
Are you a Trade Assistant or a Roofer with some hands-on experience looking to step up? MBO Roofing is a growing team specializing in residential and commercial roof maintenance. We are looking for a reliable Roofer / Trade Assistant who knows the basics of roofing or construction and wants to build a long-term career.

You don't need to be a master of leak diagnosis yet—we will train you—but you must have basic roofing or roofing-adjacent experience and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

Assist & Learn: Work alongside experienced roofers to repair, replace, rebed, and repoint concrete and terracotta ridge cappings.

Basic Repairs: Assist with metal sheeting, flashings, caps, and penetrations.

Site Preparation: Set up safety equipment, handle materials, and ensure a clean, efficient workspace.

Safety Focus: Work safely and confidently at heights under supervision, adhering strictly to building codes.

Client Interaction: Be polite, professional, and respectful when dealing with clients on-site.

About You (Requirements)

Some Experience Required: Basic hands-on experience in roofing, roof tiling, plumbing, or as a construction Trade Assistant.

Licences & Cards: A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and a current White Card are essential.

Heights: Comfortable working confidently at heights (Working safely at Heights ticket is a huge plus).

Attitude: Punctual, reliable, keen to learn the trade, and takes pride in their work.

Benefits & Culture

Top Rates for Your Level: $37.50 – $45.00 per hour (based on your current skills) + performance bonuses.

Learn from An Experienced Team: On-the-job training in high-paying specialist skills like complex leak diagnosis and flashing work.

Fully Equipped: All specialized tools provided as well as vehicles.

Job Security: Steady, year-round pipeline of local residential and commercial projects.

Career Path: Real opportunities to progress into a qualified Lead Technician role with your own truck/van down the line.

Questions for candidate:

How many months or years of experience do you have working in roofing or as a construction Trade Assistant?

Which roofing or construction materials do you have some basic experience working with? (Metal roofing, Roof tiles, General carpentry/timber, None).