Trade Assistant

Paspaley Group; Darwin; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month casual contract

Job summary

Paspaley Pearls Group is seeking a reliable Trade Assistant based in East Arm NT to support fitters and engineers in constructing purpose-built vessels for our pearling operations. The position is a 6-month casual contract with potential extension for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include site preparation, tool handling, safety duties under OH&S standards, and assisting with servicing and overhauling pearling equipment, plus other duties as directed by the Engineering Manager and Re-fit

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transport to TDZ, East Arm NT and a valid driver's license (minimum).
• Hold a White Card (General Construction Induction Training).
• Australian citizenship or residency with full work rights is required.

Responsibilities

• Site Preparation: Setting up and cleaning workspaces.
• Tool and Equipment Handling: Transporting materials, cleaning tools, and operating equipment.
• Safety Duties: Monitoring workspaces for hazards and complying with OH&S standards.
• General Assistance: Holding components, taking measurements, and servicing/overhauling pearling equipment.
• Other duties as directed by the Pearl Farm Engineering Manager and Re-fit Coordinator.

Skills

Reliable transport

Driver's license

White Card

Work rights

Forklift license

First aid

Tools

Forklift license

First aid qualification

Job description

Job Description

Paspaley Pearls Group is a family-owned Australian group with a long-standing reputation as a pioneer of the South Sea pearling industry and a diversified portfolio spanning maritime, aviation, property, agriculture, and hospitality.

We seek experienced and reliable applicants for a Trade Assistant role based in East Arm NT. The trade assistant is responsible for assisting the fitters and engineers in the construction of purpose-built vessels used in our Pearling Operations.

The position is available on a 6 month casual contract with opportunity to extend for the right candidate, offering a unique entry-level opportunity within the Marine Engineering Industry.

Job Description

This role includes responsibility for:

• Site Preparation: Setting up and cleaning workspaces
• Tool and Equipment Handling: Transporting materials, cleaning tools, and operating equipment.
• Safety Duties: Monitoring workspaces for hazards and complying with strict OH&S standards.
• General Assistance: Holding components, taking measurements, and executing servicing and overhauling of pearling equipment as directed.
• Other duties as directed by the Pearl Farm Engineering Manager and Re-fit Coordinator.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidates must:

• Have reliable transport to TDZ, East Arm NT and hold a current driver's license
• Hold a White Card (General Construction Induction Training card)
• Have Australian Citizenship or Residency with full work rights

Applicants with previous construction experience, forklift license and first aid qualification will be highly regarded.

All employees will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcoholtesting.