Roofing Crew Assistant-Metal Roofing

VicWest Roofing; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Apprenticeship pathway

Supportive team

Job summary

Vicwest Roofing is seeking a Roofing Crew Assistant to join our growing team across Ballarat and Geelong. You'll work alongside experienced roof plumbers on quality residential projects, gaining hands-on experience across roof plumbing, Colorbond roofing and wall cladding.

This is more than a labouring role—it's a genuine trade pathway with above-award pay for the right person, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for progression and an apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Physically fit and comfortable outdoors.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Construction experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting experienced roof plumbers on residential projects
• Loading, unloading and moving roofing materials
• Preparing tools and materials for the crew
• Assisting with Colorbond roofing and wall cladding
• Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised
• Helping the crew keep projects running efficiently
• Learning roofing skills and industry practices on the job

Skills

Reliable

Motivated

Hard-working

Team player

Willing to learn

Physically fit

Comfortable at heights

Construction experience (preferred)

Job description

Join a growing roofing company and build a career in the trade.

Vicwest Roofing is looking for a reliable, motivated and hard-working Roofing Crew Assistant to join our team across Ballarat and Geelong.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to get into the roofing industry, learn from experienced roof plumbers and potentially build a long-term career in the trade.

This is much more than just a labouring role.

You'll be working alongside experienced roofing crews on quality residential projects and getting genuine hands‑on experience across roof plumbing, Colorbond roofing and wall cladding.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting experienced roof plumbers on residential projects
• Loading, unloading and moving roofing materials
• Preparing tools and materials for the crew
• Assisting with Colorbond roofing and wall cladding
• Keeping work areas clean, safe and organised
• Helping the crew keep projects running efficiently
• Learning roofing skills and industry practices on the job

What we're looking for

• A great attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Comfortable working at heights
• Construction experience is preferred but not essential
• Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to work hard, learn and progress.

What we offer

• Above-award pay for the right person
• Work with experienced roof plumbers
• Learn a genuine trade
• Opportunities for career progression
• Potential pathway into an apprenticeship for the right person
• Variety of quality residential projects
• Supportive team environment

Vicwest Roofing - Quality roofing. Professional crews.