Solar Trade Assistant

O'Brien Glass Industries Limited

City of Knox

On-site

AUD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing Rowville is seeking a highly motivated on-site labourer to support licensed electricians and installers on solar and battery jobs across Melbourne. You will prep and pack tools, handle panels and racking, and help maintain a safe, organized site.

Steady hours, varied sites, and real opportunities to upskill. A White Card is required, a current driver’s licence preferred, and you should take pride in delivering a quality finish.

Qualifications

  • Some trade or construction site experience preferred, not essential.
  • White Card (Construction Induction Card) required.
  • Fit, capable, comfortable with manual work.
  • Current driver's licence and own reliable transport preferred.
  • Shows up, pulls weight, takes pride in the finish.

Responsibilities

  • Support licensed electricians and installers on solar and battery jobs
  • Prep and pack tools, equipment and materials for each job
  • Handle panels, racking and general labouring on-site
  • Keep the site safe and squared away, in line with OH&S
  • Travel to job sites across Melbourne as required

Skills

Trade site experience
Manual labour
Team player

Education

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Job description

Steady hours and income. Real variety across projects. A crew that backs you. O'Brien
Electrical & Plumbing Rowville has booked, ready-to-go solar work across Melbourne right now no maybes, no waiting on a pipeline. If you take pride in your work the kind that gets customers raving about the job this is where it gets noticed.

You’ll be doing:

  • Support licensed electricians and installers on solar and battery jobs
  • Prep and pack tools, equipment and materials for each job
  • Handle panels, racking and general labouring on-site
  • Keep the site safe and squared away, in line with OH&S
  • Travel to job sites across Melbourne as required

You’ll need:

  • Some trade or construction site experience preferred, not essential
  • White Card (Construction Induction Card) required
  • Fit, capable, comfortable with manual work
  • Current driver's licence and own reliable transport preferred
  • Shows up, pulls weight, takes pride in the finish

Why it's worth your time:

  • Steady work booked in — you're not chasing hours
  • Variety across different sites and projects, not the same job on repeat
  • Real shot at stepping up as you build your skills

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual with the desire to learn, looking for a challenge and to make their mark on the growth of a successful award winning company, then we would like to hear from you.

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