Trade Assistants

Fetch Recruitment

Saint Kilda Junction

On-site

AUD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

39 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work
Potential overtime
Safe and professional working environ­

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment are seeking reliable Trade Assistants to join our team across residential and commercial construction, joinery, shopfitting and fit-out projects in Melbourne's East.

As a Trade Assistant, you will work alongside qualified tradespeople and site teams assisting with a variety of tasks, including moving, loading and unloading materials, using hand and power tools, cutting, drilling, grinding and basic fabrication work, and preparing work areas for safe, efficient progress.

Qualifications

  • Must have White Card and own transport.
  • Physically fit and able to work hands-on on-site.
  • Capable of following instructions and working safely around machinery and vehicles.
  • Reliable team player who can also work independently when required.
  • Professional and respectful conduct on site.

Responsibilities

  • Moving, loading and unloading materials and equipment
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Cutting, drilling, grinding and basic fabrication work
  • Preparing work areas and maintaining clean and organised sites
  • Assisting with installation, dismantling and maintenance work
  • Basic measuring, marking and material preparation
  • Using ladders, trolleys, lifting equipment and other site equipment where authorised
  • Following instructions from supervisors and qualified tradespeople
  • Working safely around machinery, vehicles, tools and other site hazards
  • Completing other reasonable duties required to keep projects running efficiently

Skills

Physically fit
Team player
Safety-conscious
Able to follow instructions
Independent worker
Professional on site

Education

White card

Tools

Drills & impact drivers
Hammers & screwdrivers
Tape measures & levels
Saws & grinders
Basic hand & power tools

Job description

Fetch Recruitmentare looking for reliable and hands-onTrade Assistants to join our team across residential and commercial construction, joinery, shopfitting and fit-out projects in Melbournes East.

About the Role

As a Trade Assistant, you will be working alongside qualified tradespeople and site teams assisting with a variety of tasks, including:

  • Moving, loading and unloading materials and equipment
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Cutting, drilling, grinding and basic fabrication work
  • Preparing work areas and maintaining clean and organised sites
  • Assisting with installation, dismantling and maintenance work
  • Basic measuring, marking and material preparation
  • Using ladders, trolleys, lifting equipment and other site equipment where authorised
  • Following instructions from supervisors and qualified tradespeople
  • Working safely around machinery, vehicles, tools and other site hazards
  • Completing other reasonable duties required to keep projects running efficiently

Fetch Recruitmentare looking for reliable and hands-onTrade Assistants to join our team across residential and commercial construction, joinery, shopfitting and fit-out projects in Melbournes East.

About the Role

As a Trade Assistant, you will be working alongside qualified tradespeople and site teams assisting with a variety of tasks, including:

  • Moving, loading and unloading materials and equipment
  • Using hand and power tools
  • Cutting, drilling, grinding and basic fabrication work
  • Preparing work areas and maintaining clean and organised sites
  • Assisting with installation, dismantling and maintenance work
  • Basic measuring, marking and material preparation
  • Using ladders, trolleys, lifting equipment and other site equipment where authorised
  • Following instructions from supervisors and qualified tradespeople
  • Working safely around machinery, vehicles, tools and other site hazards
  • Completing other reasonable duties required to keep projects running efficiently
Tools required

  • Drills & impact drivers
  • Hammers & screwdrivers
  • Tape measures & levels
  • Saws & grinders
  • Basic hand & power tools
Requirements:

  • White card
  • Own transport
  • Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
  • Safety-conscious
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Comfortable working as part of a team
  • Capable of working independently when required
  • Professional and respectful on site
What we offer:

  • Ongoing work
  • Potential of overtime
  • Safe and professional working environments
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