- Electrical Trade AssistantRandstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting experienced Electrical Trade Assistants to join their Electrical team for major naval shipbuilding programs in Osborne, SA. This casual position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to grow their career and make a valuable contribution to the defence shipbuilding industry.BenefitsLarge defenceElectrical Trade AssistantRandstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting experienced Electrical Trade Assistants to join their Electrical team for major naval shipbuilding programs in Osborne, SA. This casual position is a great opportunity for a passionate individual who is eager to grow their career and make a valuable contribution to the defence shipbuilding industry.BenefitsLarge defence
- Expereinced Trade Assistant - Mechanical FitterLocation: Lytton, QLDPay Rate: $39.00 - $42.00/hr + Overtime (OT)Position Type: Full-time hours, Ongoing contractAre you a skilled Trade Assistant looking for stable, ongoing work with great pay and plenty of overtime? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Trade Assistant to join our team in Lytton. You will be working alongside qualified tradespeople, gaining hands-on experience across a diverse range of meExpereinced Trade Assistant - Mechanical FitterLocation: Lytton, QLDPay Rate: $39.00 - $42.00/hr + Overtime (OT)Position Type: Full-time hours, Ongoing contractAre you a skilled Trade Assistant looking for stable, ongoing work with great pay and plenty of overtime? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Trade Assistant to join our team in Lytton. You will be working alongside qualified tradespeople, gaining hands-on experience across a diverse range of me
- Randstad Canberra is seeking multiple experienced general labourers to work on civil, commercial, and residential projects in and around Canberra. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including commercial site cleaning, trade assistant work, civil labouring roles, and residential labouring positions.Key Responsibilities:Work on civil, commercial, and residential projectsUse power tools and work on large subdiviRandstad Canberra is seeking multiple experienced general labourers to work on civil, commercial, and residential projects in and around Canberra. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including commercial site cleaning, trade assistant work, civil labouring roles, and residential labouring positions.Key Responsibilities:Work on civil, commercial, and residential projectsUse power tools and work on large subdivi
- Randstad Canberra is seeking multiple experienced general labourers to work on civil, commercial, and residential projects in and around Canberra. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including commercial site cleaning, trade assistant work, civil labouring roles, and residential labouring positions.Key Responsibilities:Work on civil, commercial, and residential projectsUse power tools and work on large subdiviRandstad Canberra is seeking multiple experienced general labourers to work on civil, commercial, and residential projects in and around Canberra. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects including commercial site cleaning, trade assistant work, civil labouring roles, and residential labouring positions.Key Responsibilities:Work on civil, commercial, and residential projectsUse power tools and work on large subdivi
- Looking for a clean, highly organised installation project?Tired of massive, chaotic construction sites and want to work in a small, focused team?Are you a reliable mechanical TA or labourer looking for premium contract rates?Want to lock in a stable, local 5-6 week project on the outskirts of Woodend?If you are a motivated Trade Assistant who takes pride in your work, this is a fantastic short-term earner. Our client is an industry-leading specialist in iLooking for a clean, highly organised installation project?Tired of massive, chaotic construction sites and want to work in a small, focused team?Are you a reliable mechanical TA or labourer looking for premium contract rates?Want to lock in a stable, local 5-6 week project on the outskirts of Woodend?If you are a motivated Trade Assistant who takes pride in your work, this is a fantastic short-term earner. Our client is an industry-leading specialist in i
- Looking for a clean, immaculate workshop environment in the Western Suburbs?Tired of dirty, greasy labouring roles and ready to learn high-spec assembly work?Do you take immense pride in your workspace and possess strong attention to detail?Want a stable, full-time permanent day shift that guarantees a great work-life balance?If you are a reliable, hands-on Trade Assistant or mechanical labourer who wants to work in a pristine environment with high-end equLooking for a clean, immaculate workshop environment in the Western Suburbs?Tired of dirty, greasy labouring roles and ready to learn high-spec assembly work?Do you take immense pride in your workspace and possess strong attention to detail?Want a stable, full-time permanent day shift that guarantees a great work-life balance?If you are a reliable, hands-on Trade Assistant or mechanical labourer who wants to work in a pristine environment with high-end equ
- Randstad is looking for a reliable and hard-working Electrical Trade Assistant to join our clients team ASAP If you know your way around a job site and have experience supporting sparkies, we want to hear from you.What's on offer:$38PHPaid travel allowance$0.98 per km paid for travel over 50km to the worksiteWeekend workSame day, same pay coming soon!!!What You’ll Be DoingPulling and routing cablesInstalling cable trays and conduitHelping with basic tool hRandstad is looking for a reliable and hard-working Electrical Trade Assistant to join our clients team ASAP If you know your way around a job site and have experience supporting sparkies, we want to hear from you.What's on offer:$38PHPaid travel allowance$0.98 per km paid for travel over 50km to the worksiteWeekend workSame day, same pay coming soon!!!What You’ll Be DoingPulling and routing cablesInstalling cable trays and conduitHelping with basic tool h
- Are you looking for a Workshop Trade Assistant role on Day Shift that could see you being utilised across a number of fleet projects? We have an exciting opportunity with Brisbane City Council’s Transport division at Toowong. About your new roleWorking with different divisions you will get exposure to various tasks, learning new skills as you go. Ideally, you will have experience in mechanical, workshop or general labouring roles. With varying roles, theAre you looking for a Workshop Trade Assistant role on Day Shift that could see you being utilised across a number of fleet projects? We have an exciting opportunity with Brisbane City Council’s Transport division at Toowong. About your new roleWorking with different divisions you will get exposure to various tasks, learning new skills as you go. Ideally, you will have experience in mechanical, workshop or general labouring roles. With varying roles, the
- A company that manufactures and sells Recycling Machinery is in growth and they are now seeking a Trades Assistant / Service Technician that will be installing and maintaining the equipment.Location: HendraResponsibilities:Maintain and repair the recycling equipment (including conveyors)Assist in the installation and manufacturing of the machines40% of the time you will be working in the Workshop and 60% of the time you will be travelling (Service TechniciA company that manufactures and sells Recycling Machinery is in growth and they are now seeking a Trades Assistant / Service Technician that will be installing and maintaining the equipment.Location: HendraResponsibilities:Maintain and repair the recycling equipment (including conveyors)Assist in the installation and manufacturing of the machines40% of the time you will be working in the Workshop and 60% of the time you will be travelling (Service Technici
- Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a leading steel manufacturer? We have two immediate vacancies for motivated Machine Operators to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant based in Tomago.The Opportunity: 💰Top Pay: $40.60 per hour (Afternoon Shift).Consistent Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday.Earn Extra: Plenty of overtime available for those who want it.Career Path: Genuine Temp-to-Perm potential for the right people.The Role: ⚙Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a leading steel manufacturer? We have two immediate vacancies for motivated Machine Operators to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant based in Tomago.The Opportunity: 💰Top Pay: $40.60 per hour (Afternoon Shift).Consistent Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday.Earn Extra: Plenty of overtime available for those who want it.Career Path: Genuine Temp-to-Perm potential for the right people.The Role: ⚙
- Trade Assistants Wanted! 🛠️Join our modular building crew! We have multiple casual spots for experienced Trade Assistants ready to build everything from frames to finishes.The RoleThe Work: Help build modular frames, roofing, walls, and flooring. You’ll handle cladding, gyprocking, insulation, and power tools.The Hours: Steady day shifts (6:30am – 3:00pm) with optional overtime to boost your pay.The Goal: Fast, accurate work in a supportive team environmeTrade Assistants Wanted! 🛠️Join our modular building crew! We have multiple casual spots for experienced Trade Assistants ready to build everything from frames to finishes.The RoleThe Work: Help build modular frames, roofing, walls, and flooring. You’ll handle cladding, gyprocking, insulation, and power tools.The Hours: Steady day shifts (6:30am – 3:00pm) with optional overtime to boost your pay.The Goal: Fast, accurate work in a supportive team environme
- We have multiple opportunities for experienced Maintenance/Handyman's to join a great team based in the Northern Suburbs area. Our client services Housing trust homes for the Northern suburbs (Gawler - Pooraka) and is looking for a reliable, safety minded individual to join their team.About your new roleAs a Maintenance/Handyperson you will be expected to work autonomously and drive to people's homes to perform maintenance fixes to various components of aWe have multiple opportunities for experienced Maintenance/Handyman's to join a great team based in the Northern Suburbs area. Our client services Housing trust homes for the Northern suburbs (Gawler - Pooraka) and is looking for a reliable, safety minded individual to join their team.About your new roleAs a Maintenance/Handyperson you will be expected to work autonomously and drive to people's homes to perform maintenance fixes to various components of a
- Randstad is seeking laborers for ongoing day-shift work from Monday to Friday 38 hours per week. This role supports our client in Adelaide with warehousing and commercial office requirements, specifically assisting trades with shelving and racking installation.Labourers need the following skills:- White Card (essential)- Current valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle- Police Clearance- Recent relevant work experience- Ability to lift up to 25–30kg freRandstad is seeking laborers for ongoing day-shift work from Monday to Friday 38 hours per week. This role supports our client in Adelaide with warehousing and commercial office requirements, specifically assisting trades with shelving and racking installation.Labourers need the following skills:- White Card (essential)- Current valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle- Police Clearance- Recent relevant work experience- Ability to lift up to 25–30kg fre
- Join Our Team: Production OperatorsWe are currently facing a unique "problem" — we’re growing faster than we can promote! Because we have a deficit of internal candidates for our Machine Operator (Automs) positions, we are opening the doors for direct external hires.This isn't your standard assembly line role. This is a position designed for those who have a knack for mechanics and want a clear, structured path to a permanent career.The OpportunityYou willJoin Our Team: Production OperatorsWe are currently facing a unique "problem" — we’re growing faster than we can promote! Because we have a deficit of internal candidates for our Machine Operator (Automs) positions, we are opening the doors for direct external hires.This isn't your standard assembly line role. This is a position designed for those who have a knack for mechanics and want a clear, structured path to a permanent career.The OpportunityYou will
- Want to align your mechanical trade with a leader in green environmental engineering?Tired of hectic, overcrowded commercial sites with too many trades in the way?Are you a diagnostic-focused Fitter who excels with specialised ducting, pipework, and platforms?Looking for a clean, stable 5-6 week project with top-tier hourly contract rates?If you are a skilled Mechanical Fitter with strong industrial piping, steel platform assembly, and ducting experience,Want to align your mechanical trade with a leader in green environmental engineering?Tired of hectic, overcrowded commercial sites with too many trades in the way?Are you a diagnostic-focused Fitter who excels with specialised ducting, pipework, and platforms?Looking for a clean, stable 5-6 week project with top-tier hourly contract rates?If you are a skilled Mechanical Fitter with strong industrial piping, steel platform assembly, and ducting experience,
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trade assistant jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current trade assistant jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a trade assistant. You can compare and filter relevant trade assistant positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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trade assistant jobs contract types
Trade assistant jobs are available in diverse contract types, including:
- trade assistant jobs - permanent: in a permanent role, you work as a trade assistant until you retire or resign. You are assured of job security and a routine work schedule.
- trade assistant jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you work for the same employer for a few months. You can learn new building and construction skills without committing to a long-term role.
- trade assistant jobs - contract: in a contract position, your duration of employment depends on the agreement. It helps you determine if you enjoy working as a trade assistant or for a particular organisation.
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about trade assistant jobs
In trade assistant jobs, you support tradespeople or contractors in their duties. You assist with manual tasks, like preparing worksites for mining or construction, and frequently operate hand and power tools. The job requires knowledge of health and safety regulations, and you should have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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how much does a trade assistant make in Australia?
You will find more information on the trade assistant salary on the trade assistant job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
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how to apply for trade assistant jobs
If you are ready to apply for a trade assistant job, take a look at our jobs list, filter to your preference and apply directly. If you require any further assistance applying for a role, feel free to contact your nearest Randstad office and a member of the team will be happy to point you in the right direction.
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how do I apply for a job as a trade assistant?
If you are interested in becoming a trade assistant, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our trade assistant job profile.