Trade Assistants

UGL; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Industrials is seeking experienced Trade Assistants to join the 2027 Turnaround team in Outback Queensland. Roles commence January 2027 with staggered starts to support early works and mobilisation, continuing through to mid-late April 2027.

Site located about 150km SE of Mount Isa, with flights from Townsville and hire points in Brisbane and Cairns. The roster features an 8 days on / 6 days off pre-shutdown, transitioning to 13 days on / 1 day off during execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar role or Major Hazardous Facility.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Construction Induction Card (CIC).
• High Risk Work Licence - LF and WP.
• Confined space certificate valid within 3 years.
• Working at heights certificate valid within 3 years.
• Safety-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-performance team environment.
• Site requires clean-shaven appearance for respiratory protection compliance.

Skills

Driver's Licence

CIC

HRW LF

HRW WP

Confined Space Cert

Working at Heights

Safety Mindset

Team Player

Clean-shaven

Job description

UGL Industrials seeking experienced Trade Assistants to join our team for the 2027 Turnaround in Outback Queensland. Opportunities will commence from January 2027, with staggered start dates supporting early works and mobilisation ahead of the major March turnaround, continuing through to approx. mid to late April 2027.

Located approximately 150km south-east of Mount Isa, this site-based opportunity offers direct charter flights from Townsville, with additional points of hire available from Brisbane and Cairns.

During the pre-shutdown phase, the roster will be 8 days on, 6 days off, transitioning to 13 days on, 1 day off during execution. Day and Night shift opportunities are available.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team with a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes while working collaboratively with our customers to provide innovative solutions.

To be considered for a role you will require the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Experience working in a similar role or Major Hazardous Facility
• Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card
• High Risk Work Licence - LF, WP
• Confined space certificate valid within 3 years
• Working at heights certificate valid within 3 years
• A safety focused attitude
• The ability to work within and contribute to a productive, cohesive team in a heavy industrial environment
• This is a clean-shaven site. Successful applicants must be clean-shaven to comply with respiratory protection requirements.

Please note a rigorous pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening would be conducted for short-listed candidates, and that the site also conducts random drug and alcohol testing on an ongoing basis.

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.