Welder / General Hand

Eptec; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Eptec is seeking safety-focused Trade Assistants for an immediate start across Greater Sydney, based out of Regents Park. This hands-on role supports site crews, involving general labour, painting, and operations beyond driving.

An HR licence is essential, with training and development provided for additional tickets and career progression. The successful candidate will pass pre-employment medical and D&A screening, hold a White Card, and be prepared for overtime and occasional weekends

Qualifications

• HR Licence is essential.
• White Card (OHS) required.
• Pre-employment medical including D&A screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general site maintenance and labouring duties across projects.
• Paint surfaces in industrial environments with basic prep work.
• Support crews with manual handling and day-to-day site operations.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist in rectification or replacement of damaged sewer vent shafts.
• Perform cutting, grinding and removal of vent structures.
• Carry out touch-up painting and minor concrete repairs.
• Support scaffolding, EWP access, rigging and crane activities.

Skills

HR Licence

Hand & power tools

Safety minded

Team player

Tools

EWP access

Rigging

Crane operations

Job description

About Us:

Eptec delivers across a diverse range of industry sectors, including transport and infrastructure. Recent projects undertaken by the Eptec include Peats Ferry Bridge, Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge, Brisbane Cross River Rail, Sydney Metro Trains, Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), Collins Class Submarine Full Cycle Dockings (FCDs) in South Australia.

About the role:

We are seeking safety focusedTrade Assistants for an immediate start, with ongoing opportunities across Greater Sydney, based out of our Regents Park location.This is a hands on role supporting site crews, not just driving, so you’ll be actively involved in day to day operations.

An HR licence is essential, and we’re looking for candidates who are practical and keen to learn. Training and development will be provided, with opportunities to gain additional tickets and progress within the role.

Key Responbilties:

• Assist with general site maintenance and labouring duties across projects
• Painting skills in industrial environment, with surface preparation using small tools
• Support crews with manual handling tasks and day to day site operations
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Assist in the rectification or replacement of damaged sewer vent shafts
• Perform cutting, grinding, and removal of vent structures
• Carry out touch-up painting and minor concrete repairs
• Support activities involving scaffolding, EWP access, rigging, and crane operations

Required Skills and Experience:

• HR Licence (essential)
• Experience in construction, industrial, or trade assistant roles (highly regarded)
• Practical and mechanically minded with a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to use hand and power tools confidently
• White Card (OHS Card) required
• EWP, confined spaces, working at heights, valid drivers license or ideally a truck license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including D&A screening
• Overtime and occasional weekends based on project demands

Join a dynamic and diverse team

At Eptec, our values foster a collaborative, caring, performance-focused culture that supports a safe and secure working environment for all our teams, stakeholders and clients. We are committed to a workplace culture that strongly supports diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from across the community.

We are keen to invest in individuals with the right attitude, who want to progress their career. We will support the successful candidate with training and development, and we provide a great working environmentand highly competitive remuneration.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment process including a medical and police check.

To find out more about EPTECplease view our website at: www.eptec.com.au