Trade Assistant

Uplift Recruitment Pty; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

$35/hour-$45/hour + Super

Hands-on solar installation experience

Job summary

Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a locally owned Townsville solar retailer to recruit a reliable Trade Assistant for residential solar installations across Townsville and nearby areas.

You will work alongside qualified electricians and experienced installers, assisting with panel mounting, tool handling, and site prep while following safety procedures. A White Card and Working at Heights support are required or will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, roofing, scaffolding or general labouring.
• Construction White Card is mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and strong safety focus.
• Reliable, punctual and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of solar panels on residential rooftops.
• Handle, position and mount solar panels and related equipment.
• Prepare and assemble solar mounting systems.
• Load, unload and organize tools, equipment and materials.
• Assist with general installation preparation under supervision.
• Safely operate hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain clean, safe worksites and follow safety procedures.
• Support the installation team to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Construction

Roofing

Scaffolding

General labour

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent | Townsville, QLD
$35/hour - $45/hour + Super

Join a Growing Solar Installation Business in Townsville!

Uplift Recruitment is partnering with a premium Solar retailer, a locally owned and operated solar and battery installation business, to recruit a reliable and hardworking Trade Assistant to join their growing installation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in construction, roofing, scaffolding or general labouring who enjoys hands-on work and is looking to build a long-term career within the renewable energy industry.

About the role

Working alongside qualified electricians and experienced solar installers, you'll be responsible for assisting with residential solar installations across Townsville and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the installation of solar panels on residential rooftops
• Handling, positioning and mounting solar panels and associated equipment
• Preparing and assembling solar mounting systems
• Loading, unloading and organizing tools, equipment and materials
• Assisting with general installation preparation under appropriate supervision
• Safely operating hand tools and power tools
• Maintaining clean, organized and safe worksites
• Following workplace health and safety procedures, particularly when working at heights
• Supporting the wider installation team to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently

About you

• A current Construction White Card (mandatory)
• Working at Heights certification (assistance may be provided for the right candidate)
• A valid driver's licence
• Previous experience in construction, roofing, scaffolding, trade assistance or general labouring
• Good physical fitness and confidence working on rooftops
• Experience using basic hand tools and power tools
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn
• Previous solar installation experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Permanent, full-time employment with a locally owned Townsville business
• Work alongside experienced electricians and a hands-on business owner
• Opportunity to gain valuable solar and battery installation experience
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• Potential assistance with obtaining Working at Heights certification
• Long-term opportunity within the growing renewable energy industry

What's On Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment with a locally owned Townsville business.
• $35/hour-$45/hour + Super
• Work alongside experienced electricians and a hands-on business owner.
• Opportunity to gain valuable solar and battery installation experience.
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment.
• Potential assistance with obtaining Working at Heights certification.
• Long-term opportunity within the growing renewable energy industry.