Trade Assistant

Talentblue; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

On job training provided

Overtime penalty rates

Job summary

TalentBlue in Somerton, Melbourne, seeks experienced hands-on Trade Assistants/labourers to support Senior Tradespersons with machinery and power tools. Great for motivated, physically fit candidates with manufacturing experience and a commitment to safety. Immediate start with on-the-job training and a stable, long-term role in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Heavy lifting up to 20kg.
• Current driver licence and reliable car.
• Commitment to safety.
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks.
• Ability to commit to long-term work.
• Clear communication in a team environment.
• Forklift licence is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and operate machinery and power tools alongside Senior Tradespersons.
• Support daily tasks on the factory floor.
• Maintain safety procedures and housekeeping in work area.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy lifting

Driver licence

Safety

Physical fitness

Long-term commitment

Team communication

Forklift licence (optional)

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

TalentBlue provides long term labour hire services for Mining, Construction, Transport, Manufacturing & Engineering Sector delivering Managed Services, Permanent and Temporary Recruitment. TheTalentBlue team source the highest calibre in talent that add value and enhance our client’s business.

Based in Somerton, our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Trade Assistants/labourers to work alongside Senior Tradespersons assisting and operating machinery and power tools.

This is an opportunity for a skilled, motivated and energetic individual to join our client’s growing business. We are seeking candidates that have previously worked in a manufacturing environment and have used power tools such as grinders and drills as well as have had operated various types of machinery.

Rate: Dayshift $40.93 + SUPER + OVERTIME

Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm

Benefits:

• Attractive pay rates and overtime paid at penalty rates
• Immediate start
• On job training provided
• Secure Employment working in a supportive Team Environment with a strong culture

Skills & Experience required:

• Demonstrated experience working in manufacturing environment
• Ability to use a variety of Hand Tools
• Ability to use a variety of Power tools
• Heavy Lifting - up to 20kgs
• Have a current driver licence and reliable car.
• Commitment to safety
• Be physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks
• Ability to commit to long term work
• Can undergo and pass pre-employment medical checkOpen and clear communication in a team environment
• Forklift licence ideal but not essential