Trades Assistant – Day Shift, Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

CoreStaff; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Temp-to-Permanent

Recruitment support

Job summary

CoreStaff is seeking an experienced Trades Assistant to join our client’s manufacturing workshop in Adelaide. Working alongside qualified tradespeople, you will assist with machinery breakdowns, preventative maintenance and general workshop duties.

This role suits someone with practical mechanical skills who enjoys keeping equipment running and a workshop organised, with day shift availability and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Previous Trades Assistant experience is essential, ideally within a manufacturing workshop or industrial maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Trades Assistant.
• Practical experience assisting tradespeople with mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.
• Basic welding experience.
• The ability to follow instructions, work within your capabilities and communicate with the maintenance team.
• Reliable attendance and availability for day shift.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Only.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with machinery breakdowns and repairs.
• Support preventative maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out basic welding and fabrication tasks within your skills and training.
• Sort, identify and organise spare parts and workshop supplies.
• Prepare tools, equipment and materials for maintenance work.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic welding

Workshop safety

Communication

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

CoreStaff is seeking an experienced Trades Assistant to join our client’s manufacturing workshop in Adelaide. Working alongside qualified tradespeople, you will assist with machinery breakdowns, preventative maintenance and general workshop duties.

This role suits someone with practical mechanical skills who enjoys keeping equipment running and a workshop organised, with day shift availability and a strong commitment to workplace safety.