Trade Assistant

Strike Force Services; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike Force Services is seeking a dedicated Trade Assistant to support our teams across client sites in the Hunter Valley area. You will assist trade teams with assigned tasks to help fulfil the project scope.

Candidates should have prior trade assistant or labouring experience with a good understanding of tools and equipment, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to work safely in mining environments. Health and safety compliance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Previous trade assistant or labouring experience with a sound understanding of relevant tools & equipment.
• Current driver's licence (manual licence preferred).
• Own transport to get to & from work.
• Understanding of Health & Safety practises and requirements.
• Keep work areas clean and organised.
• Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
• We have a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Note that testing is ongoing during employment.
• Working Safely at Heights and/or Hot Works.
• Previous experience in a trade assistant or similar role within the mining industry.
• Understanding of health and safety practices and requirements within the mining industry.
• Order 45 Medical.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist trade teams with specified tasks to fulfil the scope of works.
• Adhering to both Strike Force Services and Site policies & procedures.

Skills

Tools & equipment knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Medical clearance

Tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

Job description

Strike Force Services is an established facilities maintenance company providing services to the mining and power station industries, commercial and domestic sectors, and local councils throughout NSW and QLD. We have a team of approximately 450 dedicated and long-term employees.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Trade Assistant to work with our teams across our client’s sites in the Hunter Valley area.

Assist trade teams with specified tasks to fulfil the scope of works.

• Adhering to both Strike Force Services and Site policies & procedures

Previous trade assistant or labouring experience with a sound understanding of relevant tools & equipment.

• Maintain tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working order
• Current driver's licence (manual licence preferred).
• Own transport to get to & from work.
• Understanding of Health & Safety practises and requirements
• Keep work areas clean and organised
• Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. We have a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Note that testing is ongoing during employment.
• Working Safely at Heights and/or Hot Works
• Previous experience in a trade assistant or similar role within the mining industry
• Understanding of health and safety practices and requirements within the mining industry
• Order 45 Medical
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently