Trade Assistant: Plumbing & Electrical – Regional WA

Zeal Engineering; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Personnel is seeking a motivated Trade Assistant to support plumbing and electrical works across regional WA. You will work alongside qualified plumbers and electricians, assisting with drainage installations, poly pipework, water connections, electrical pits, cable runs and testing of dongers and site facilities.

The role emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, reliability, and willingness to learn across trades.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop across multiple trades.
• Practical, hands-on approach with ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work in a remote site environment and adhere to roster requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inground and underslung drainage installations.
• Assist with inground poly pipework and water connections.
• Support the installation of wastewater disposal systems and hot water services.
• Assist installation of inground electrical pits and underground conduit and pipework.
• Assist with pulling, running and preparing electrical cables.
• Support electricians with cable connections and terminations under their direction.
• Assist with electrical fit-outs and connections within dongers and site facilities.
• Assist with testing and commissioning of dongers and associated site services under the direction of qualified trades.
• Handle, prepare and organise plumbing and electrical tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised worksite.
• Follow instructions from plumbers, electricians and supervisors.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a positive, professional and team-focused approach.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Hands-on

Follow instructions

Good communication

Health and safety

Remote site roster

Job description

Zeal Personnel is seeking a motivated Trade Assistant to support plumbing and electrical works across regional WA. You will work alongside qualified plumbers and electricians, assisting with drainage installations, poly pipework, water connections, electrical pits, cable runs and testing of dongers and site facilities.

The role emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, reliability, and willingness to learn across trades.