Trade Assistant

Jv Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing hours

Long-term opportunities

Support from JV Recruitment team

Job summary

JV Recruitment is seeking skilled Trade Assistants to join a busy modular project in Melbourne's Western suburbs. You will be assisting trades with assembly, using hand and power tools, and following plans in a clean, organised factory environment.

Ongoing roles with steady hours and weekly pay, offering long-term opportunities within a well‑established operation. Day and afternoon shifts available, with safety and reliability prioritized.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a skilled labourer or trade assistant
• Carpentry, cabinetmaking or joinery experience highly desirable
• Confident use of hand and power tools
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced factory environment

Responsibilities

• Skilled Trade Assistant within a modular factory environment
• Assisting trades with assembly and fit-out works
• Using hand and power tools
• Working to plans and instructions
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work area

Skills

Trade Assistant experience

Carpentry experience

Joinery exposure

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

JV Recruitment are currently seeking skilled Trade Assistants to join a busy modular project in Melbourne's Western suburbs. These are ongoing roles offering steady hours, great conditions and the opportunity for long‑term work with a well‑established operation.
You’ll be working in a clean, well‑organised factory environment, assisting with the production and assembly of modular building components.

What you’ll be doing:

• Skilled Trade Assistant within a modular factory environment
• Assisting trades with assembly and fit‑out works
• Using hand and power tools
• Working to plans and instructions
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work area

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a skilled labourer or trade assistant
• Carpentry, cabinetmaking or joinery experience highly desirable
• Confident use of hand and power tools
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced factory environment
• Day Shift / Afternoon Shift

What’s on offer:

• $35.41-37.99 per hour, depending on experience
• Ongoing work with consistent hours
• Ongoing support from the JV Recruitment team

Upon applying to this advert, you may receive an invitation from our Virtual Assistant Matilda. This will go through some of our core questions surrounding the role. Completion of this is highly advantageous in cementing your interest in the role.
What separates JV from other agencies?

• We work to get you consistent, on‑going work.
• We aim to set you up with longer‑term opportunities as your experience with us grows.
• For those wanting it, we try to provide a pathway to permanent employment.
• We pay you weekly – and we're never late. This is something we pride ourselves on.
• Your safety is our everything. Our systems and procedures are second to none.

We are dedicated to offering career advancement to those who prove they want it. In return, we ask that you show commitment, honesty, and integrity while working on‑site for JV.
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