About Us

Chess Engineering is a well-established and respected engineering company supporting a broad range of industries including Infrastructure, Rail, Food, General Engineering, Water, and Defence.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes and maintaining a team-oriented, safety-focused work environment with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Trade Assistant to support our onsite operations in our Machining area. This is a hands-on role assisting qualified tradespeople with a variety of tasks onsite.

The role suits someone safety-focused, physically capable, and willing to take direction while gaining exposure to a range of engineering and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities
Assisting tradesmen on site at Leppington with general workshop tasks
Wrapping and preparing materials for transport
Operating forklifts and overhead cranes
Keeping the workshop and work areas clean, tidy and organised




Moving and handling materials and equipment safely
Assisting with basic maintenance and trades related duties when required
Following all workplace health and safety procedures
Supporting machinists, fitters and other tradespeople as required

Skills and Experience
Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or labourer is preferred
A current Forklift licence is essential
Overhead crane experience is highly regarded
Robust safety awareness and ability to follow procedures
Reliable, hands on, willing to learn and be able to work as part of a team
Willingness to work across various client sites

What We Offer
Competitive hourly rates
No two days are the same
Supportive and safety-focused team environment
Chance to gain hands-on experience and develop trade skills
Ongoing work for the right candidate

📌 Trade Assistant Leppington
🏢 Chess Engineering
📍 Leppington