Trades Assistant – Welding & Forklift Licence $36hr

Accurate Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Permanent opportunity

Consistent weekday hours

Job summary

Accurate Recruitment is seeking a reliable Maintenance Trades Assistant to join our client's busy manufacturing team in Brisbane. This hands-on workshop role involves supporting tradespeople, welding tasks, and maintenance/production activities.

Welding knowledge and a current LF Forklift Licence are essential. The role offers a casual rate of $36.00 per hour, with Monday–Thursday and Friday shifts, and potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Welding knowledge or hands-on welding experience is mandatory.
• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or workshop environment is preferred.
• Reliable and safety-focused attitude with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified tradespeople with maintenance and repair tasks.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Carrying out welding tasks as required.
• Supporting maintenance and production operations.
• Assisting with general workshop duties.
• Following workplace safety procedures and maintaining a tidy work area.
• Working independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Welding

Forklift licence

Tools use

Maintenance support

Safety-conscious

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Trades Assistant – Welding & Forklift Licence $36hr

Manufacturing | Hands-On Workshop Role | Immediate Start

$36.00 per hour casual rate

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Friday: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Monday to Friday employment

Opportunity to go permanent

Welding experience and current LF Forklift Licence essential

About the Opportunity

Accurate Recruitment is seeking a reliable and mechanically minded Maintenance Trades Assistant to join our client's busy manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on workshop role suited to someone with a strong industrial background who enjoys working with tools, assisting tradespeople and supporting maintenance and production operations.

If you have practical welding skills, workshop experience and a proactive approach to getting the job done, this could be the opportunity for you!

Your Responsibilities

Assisting qualified tradespeople with maintenance and repair tasks

Using a variety of hand and power tools

Carrying out welding tasks as required

Supporting maintenance and production operations

Assisting with general workshop duties

Following workplace safety procedures and maintaining a tidy work area

Working independently and as part of a team

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial or workshop environment

Welding knowledge or hands-on welding experience – mandatory

Current LF Forklift Licence – essential

Experience assisting tradespeople or maintenance teams

Confidence using hand and power tools

A strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

A reliable, safety-focused attitude and strong work ethic

What's on Offer?

$36.00 per hour casual rate

Monday to Friday roster

Consistent weekday hours

Opportunity for permanent employment

Immediate start for the right candidate

On-call or weekend work may occasionally be required, but is extremely infrequent