Trades Assistant - Electrical

UGL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Energy and Industrial invites applications for a Trades Assistant on the Goyder BESS project in South Australia. 3/1 roster with FIFO and DIDO options; permanent position with long-term opportunities. Excellent rates and conditions offered as the project scales across solar, battery storage and wind assets.

Join a growing team delivering critical energy storage and renewables infrastructure. Safety‑first culture, strong workmanship and teamwork are essential for success on site.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's licence.
• Construction White Card is required.
• Safety training including Working at Heights is desirable.
• Experience on construction, BESS, or wind/farm civil projects is valued.
• Desirable operating tickets for earthmoving equipment.

Skills

Driver's licence

Construction White Card

Working at Heights

Experience on construction/BESS/wind

Operating tickets (Road Roller, Skid‑S

Job description

UGL Energy and Industrial are currently recruiting Trades Assistant to join our team on the Goyder BESS project in SA! We are seeking team players with a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety and a drive to deliver high quality projects.

3/1 Roster FIFO and DIDO options, permanent position

Excellent rates/conditions, BESS project, long term employment

Key Requirements

• Drivers licence
• Construction White Card
• Working at Heights, EWP and forklift (Desirable)
• Experience working on Construction, BESS, wind farms or civil infrastructure projects
• Operating tickets (Road Roller, Skid Steer, Excavators, dozers) - Desirable

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude toward safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technology
• Practical problem‑solving and relationship‑building capabilities
• Reliable, proactive and committed to high-quality work

About UGL & UGL New Energy Projects

The UGL Energy and Industrial national business unit is experiencing rapid growth and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL's in‑house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects.

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.

UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.

Please note: This role is being sourced through UGL and CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.