Trades Assistant - Balustrades & Handrail Installation

Express Employment Professionals; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Penrith NSW is seeking a confident and experienced Trades Assistant to join a busy installation team in Penrith. You will support the installation of balustrades, handrails and related products, reading plans and working from installation requirements.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, reliable, able to work independently, with experience using hand and power tools, a White Card, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Trades Assistant or similar hands-on role.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand plans/drawings.
• Experience or knowledge of balustrade, handrail or similar installations is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Confidence to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Good physical fitness for a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of balustrades, handrails and associated structures.
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and confidently.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and measurements.
• Measure, mark out and prepare materials for installation.
• Work alongside tradespeople while also being able to work independently.
• Ensure installations are completed accurately and to a high standard.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Carry out other general trades assistance duties as required.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Read plans/drawings

Balustrade installation

Independent worker

Job description

Express Employment Professionals – Penrith NSW

Location: Penrith, NSW
Start Date: Wednesday 30th September
Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Overtime: Available as required

$42 per hour

We are currently seeking a confident and experienced Trades Assistant to join a busy installation team in Penrith.

This role would suit someone who is hands-on, reliable and able to work independently, with experience using both hand and power tools. You will assist with the installation of balustrades, handrails and other associated products, working from plans and following installation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of balustrades, handrails and associated structures
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and confidently
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and measurements
• Measure, mark out and prepare materials for installation
• Work alongside tradespeople while also being able to work independently
• Ensure installations are completed accurately and to a high standard
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Carry out other general trades assistance duties as required

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or similar hands‑on role
• Experience using hand and power tools
• The ability to read and understand plans/drawings
• Experience or knowledge of balustrade, handrail or similar installations highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• The confidence to work independently with minimal supervision
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work in a hands‑on environment
• A strong commitment to workplace safety

Requirements

• White Card - essential
• Previous experience with hand and power tools
• Ability to read plans
• Reliable transport to Penrith
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00am
• Flexibility to work overtime when required

If you are a reliable, hands‑on Trades Assistant who is confident with tools and can work independently, we would love to hear from you.