Trades Assistant

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec’s Gladstone Workshop is seeking an experienced workshop Trade Assistant for full time or casual engagement. You will assist Tradespersons with fabrication, maintenance, repair, installation, material handling, and general workshop activities to keep critical assets running safely and efficiently.

Reside locally in the Gladstone region, hold a Construction White Card, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in workshop environments.
• Construction White Card
• HRWL CB Gantry Crane (Highly regarded)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and regular/drug screens

Responsibilities

• Assist Tradespersons with fabrication, maintenance, repair, installation, material handling, and general workshop activities.
• Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, and components by cleaning, grinding, marking out, and performing housekeeping to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental procedures, including the use of PPE, participation in risk assessments, and reporting of hazards or equipment defects.
• Provide support to PWHT operations as required, including assisting with equipment setup and removal, installing and removing insulation and thermocouples under supervision, monitoring equipment, and maintaining associated records and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Safety conscience

Teamwork

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

HRWL CB Gantry Crane

Job description

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Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec’s Gladstone Maintenance division delivers specialised maintenance and shutdown services to refinery and heavy industrial clients in Queensland, partnering with operational teams to keep critical assets running safely and efficiently.

We are currently searching for an experienced workshop Trade Assistant for full time or casual engagement in our Gladstone Workshop.

The Role

• Assist Tradespersons with fabrication, maintenance, repair, installation, material handling, and general workshop activities.
• Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, and components by cleaning, grinding, marking out, and performing housekeeping to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental procedures, including the use of PPE, participation in risk assessments, and reporting of hazards or equipment defects.
• Provide support to PWHT operations as required, including assisting with equipment setup and removal, installing and removing insulation and thermocouples under supervision, monitoring equipment, and maintaining associated records and housekeeping standards.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Reside locally in Gladstone region
• Construction White Card
• HRWL CB Gantry Crane (Highly regarded)
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to pass a pre-employment Medical and regular / random Drug and Alcohol screens
• Additional Tickets will be highly regarded

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.