Trade Assistant - Plumbing & Workshop Support

Onsite Rental Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Profit Share Plan

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits programme

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Onsite Rental Group in Melbourne is hiring a Trade Assistant with plumbing experience to support qualified technicians in the workshop. You will inspect, repair, and install fittings in portable buildings and caravans, perform basic plumbing, and keep accurate records of parts and tasks.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work physically in a workshop environment. A current driver's licence is essential; forklift and White Card are desirable.

Qualifications

• Current drivers licence is required.
• Aptitude for hands-on mechanical/maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, self-motivated with a willingness to work.
• Ability to perform physical work and stay active.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High Risk Work Licence LF (forklift) is desirable.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair portable buildings to ensure structural soundness and quality.
• Ensure all work complies with Australian standards.
• Build/install structures and fixtures in portable buildings and caravans.
• Repair damaged ceiling, flooring, walls, siding, or woodwork.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks as required.
• Maintain stock levels and complete required paperwork on time.

Skills

Drivers Licence

Hands-on

Reliability

Physical work

Communication

Forklift LF

White Card

Job description

Onsite Rental Group in Melbourne is hiring a Trade Assistant with plumbing experience to support qualified technicians in the workshop. You will inspect, repair, and install fittings in portable buildings and caravans, perform basic plumbing, and keep accurate records of parts and tasks.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work physically in a workshop environment. A current driver's licence is essential; forklift and White Card are desirable.