Job Description
About Us
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We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes and maintaining a team-oriented, safety-focused work environment with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
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About the Role
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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.
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The role suits someone safety-focused, physically capable, and willing to take direction while gaining exposure to a range of engineering and maintenance activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Assisting tradesmen on site at Leppington with general workshop tasks
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Wrapping and preparing materials for transport
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Operating forklifts and overhead cranes
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Keeping the workshop and work areas clean, tidy and organised




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Moving and handling materials and equipment safely
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Assisting with basic maintenance and trades related duties when required
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Following all workplace health and safety procedures
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Supporting machinists, fitters and other tradespeople as required
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Skills and Experience
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Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or labourer is preferred
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A current Forklift licence is essential
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Overhead crane experience is highly regarded
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Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures
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Reliable, hands on, willing to learn and be able to work as part of a team
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Willingness to work across various client sites
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What We Offer
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Competitive hourly rates
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No two days are the same
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Supportive and safety-focused team environment
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Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop trade skills

📌 Trade Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Chess Engineering
📍 New South Wales