Trade Assistant

SELECT LABOUR is a specialist provider of labour supply and recruitment services. Our priority is to deliver a quality workforce while maintaining a high level of employee and client satisfaction.

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Trades Assistant to join a dynamic manufacturing workshop team.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and safety-focused individual who enjoys hands-on work and thrives in a workshop environment. Mechanical and electrical exposure will be highly regarded.

About the Role

Working within a busy manufacturing workshop, you will provide support to trades personnel across a variety of mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and assembly activities. This role will involve assisting with workshop operations, equipment preparation, general labouring duties, and maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting trades personnel with mechanical and electrical workshop activities

Supporting assembly, installation, and manufacturing tasks

Use of hand and power tools

Assisting with equipment preparation and workshop maintenance

General workshop housekeeping and cleaning duties

Loading, unloading, and movement of materials and equipment

Assisting with inspections, maintenance, and repairs

Maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety requirements

Supporting day-to-day workshop operations as required

What You’ll Bring

Previous experience working as a Trades Assistant within a workshop or industrial environment

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience

Exposure to mechanical and/or electrical works highly regarded

Ability to safely use hand and power tools

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to work both independently and within a team

Commitment to workplace safety and compliance

Current Driver’s Licence preferred

Desirable

Forklift Licence

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Dogging/Rigging tickets

Exposure to manufacturing, fabrication, industrial, oil & gas, or engineering environments

Electrical or mechanical trade exposure highly regarded

What’s on Offer

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple disciplines

Career development opportunities within a growing organisation

Monday to Friday roster with overtime opportunities available

If you are a motivated and experienced Trades Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a professional workshop environment, .apply now with your resume outlining your experience and qualifications.