Trade Assistant

Janus Electric; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Janus Electric is seeking a diligent Trade Assistant to support qualified tradespeople at our Central Coast facility. You will help with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

The role emphasises proactive assistance, attention to detail, and teamwork, with opportunities to develop hands-on skills in a growing electrification project portfolio on the Central Coast.

Qualifications

• Year 12 Certificate is required.
• Experience as a trade assistant or similar is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical components is an advantage.
• Proficient with using tools and instruments.
• Self-motivated, reliable and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labouring assistance to qualified tradespeople and operators.
• Prepare and clean work areas, tools and equipment to keep site safe and ready for use.
• Handle materials and tools, ensuring availability and good condition.
• Perform basic tasks such as drilling, cutting and assembling components under supervision.
• Assist with documenting work completed and parts used.
• Follow safety procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with team members to maintain smooth workflow.

Skills

Tools proficiency

Team communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Plan & prioritise

Education

Year 12 Certificate

Tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

Janus Electric is revolutionising heavy transport by converting diesel trucks to electric and building a national swappable battery network. We are scaling fast and need a skilled, detail-oriented Trade Assistant to help bring our next generation of zero-emission trucks to life at our Central Coast facility.

We are seeking a Technical Assistant is responsible for helping and supporting qualified tradespeople and assisting with installing, maintaining, and repairingelectrical systems and components, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

What You Will Do:

• Provide general labouring assistance to qualified tradespeople, contractors, and operators by operating hand and power tools.
• Prepare and clean work areas, tools, and equipment, ensuring the worksite is kept clean, safe, tidy, and ready for use.
• Handle materials and tools, ensuring they are available and in good condition.
• Perform basic tasks such as drilling, cutting, and assembling components under supervision.
• Assist with documentation of work completed and parts used.
• Undertake and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, following safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow

What You Bring:

• Year 12 Certificate.
• Previous experience in a trade assistant role or similar position, with familiarity with electrical and mechanical components an advantage.
• Proficiency in using tools and instruments.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and hard-working, with the initiative and problem-solving skills to work through tasks independently.
• Good people skills and the ability to communicate clearly and take direction within a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work, including repetitive tasks when required.
• Ability to plan and prioritise responsibilities, and perform setup and clean-up tasks as needed.