Trades Assistant

Water Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Corporation in Canning Vale is seeking a permanent Trades Assistant to support scheduled maintenance on sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department. You will follow work instructions, assist with inspections, assembly and dismantling, and transport tools to sites.

Ideal candidates have workshop and onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining) and progress toward Cert III National Water Package; possession of HR, Dogging, Vehicle Crane or Forklift

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians etc.
• Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift.
• HR License

Responsibilities

• Receiving direction to work on specific components and follow work instructions/processes.
• Undertaking tasks onsite under direct or indirect supervision including: basic interpretation of drawings
• carry out inspections and record information
• perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
• transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
• cleaning and preparing working surfaces
• Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
• Assist in operations and maintenance across the different teams
• Assist in the maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the district

Skills

Workshop experience

Onsite experience

Welding

Fabrication

Fitting

Machining

Assist electricians

Education

Cert III National Water Package

Tools

Dogging

Vehicle Crane

Forklift

HR License

Excavator

Bobcat

Job description

We have a permanent opportunity based in Canning Vale for a Trades Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department.

What The Role Will Involve

• Receiving direction to work on specific components and follow work instructions/processes.
• Undertaking tasks onsite under direct or indirect supervision including:
• basic interpretation of drawings
• carry out inspections and record information
• perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
• transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
• cleaning and preparing working surfaces
• Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
• Assist in operations and maintenance across the different teams
• Assist in the maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the district

Key Skills And Experience

• Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians etc.
• Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift.
• HR License
• Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close 25th of October 2026

Our Commitment To a Diverse And Inclusive Workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website