The position We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trades Assistant to join our team.
In this role, you will participate in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, and vegetation management activities, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
You will provide support to the site team and technicians while contributing to innovative projects within the renewable energy sector.AccountabilitiesSupport routine and advanced maintenance and inspections on electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.Vegetation control and panel cleaning using powered and non-powered equipment.Perform regular inspections and checks to monitor performance.Support the repair and replacement of faulty components.Coordinate spare parts and material use, ensuring correct stock count.Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and stock countSupport any emergency maintenance requests and ensure timely resolutions.Ensure compliance with safety standards, systems, and regulationsOther duties as assignedSkillsExperience in similar role supporting vegetation management, electrical and mechanical maintenanceExcellent communication and teamwork abilities.Proficiency in software and basic computer skills desiredWillingness to work flexible hours and be on-call as needed.ExperienceExperience in similar role supporting Vegetation, electrical and mechanical maintenance.Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus.Experience with mechanical systems used in solar farms (trackers,



module cleaning)QualificationsTrade certificate (or similar)Valid Drivers licenceHigh Risk Work Licences (boom lift, forklift, dogging, rigging, telehandler etc desirable)Reporting to – Site ManagerLocation – Work across multiple sites within scope.Hours – 37.5hr week plus on call requirement and overtimeSafety ObligationsTake reasonable care for your own health and safetyTake reasonable care for the health and safety of othersComply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given by the companyTo achieve our mission of 'market leading' performance we have adopted the goal of 'Market Leading Safety Performance' which will be delivered by continually reviewing our performance through our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that we are able to communicate and deliver on our programmes.
Our strategic programmes include:Developing one consistent 'Don't Risk it' culture through effective consultation and engagement;Sharing learning internally and externally to help us set objectives to continually improve;Foster a HS&E; learning partnership, where ownership of safety and environmental compliance is led by the operating business;Standardise all monitoring and reporting to understand and control hazardsFoster greater standardisation, innovation, and agility, to leverage our multi-national approach;Promoting a work culture which emphasises fairness, inclusion, and prospect;Improve our understanding of health and wellbeing impacts and proactively reduce risk via procurement.
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📌 Trade Assistant - Western Downs, Qld (Queensland)
🏢 RES Group
📍 Queensland