JOIN BACKAM GROUP - WHERE PEOPLE MATTER
Backam Group is a specialist labour hire provider supporting major Australian companies across the Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, and Engineering sectors. We don't chase volume - we focus on quality people, safe workplaces, and long-term opportunities. Our mantra: Numbers count, but people matter.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Backam Group is currently seeking experienced Electrical Trade Assistants for an ASAP start with a well-established manufacturing business based in Prestons, NSW. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical TA looking for ongoing work, full-time hours, and long-term career opportunities within a busy manufacturing environment.
You will be working alongside qualified electricians assisting with electrical assembly, switchboard manufacturing, wiring, cable management, and production activities.
?Location: Prestons, NSW
? Role: Electrical Trade Assistant
? Employment Type: Casual (Ongoing)
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm
➕ Overtime Available During Busy Periods
? Pay Rate: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour casual (pending experience)
? Start: ASAP
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting electricians with electrical assembly and manufacturing activities
- Assisting with switchboard assembly and wiring
- Cable installation and cable management
- Reading and interpreting basic electrical drawings
- Using hand and power tools
- Supporting workshop and production operations
- General electrical trade assistant duties
- Maintaining safe work practices and quality standards
ABOUT YOU
You are electrically minded, hands-on, and eager to contribute to a busy workshop and manufacturing environment. To be successful, you will have:
✅ Minimum 2 years Electrical Trade Assistant experience - Essential
✅ Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, or electrical workshop environments
✅ Experience using hand and power tools
✅ Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
✅ Driver's licence and reliable transport - Essential
✅ Strong work ethic and reliability
✅ Ability to work overtime when required
✅ Commitment to workplace safety
Highly Regarded
- Previous switchboard wiring experience
- Electrical trade qualifications or apprenticeship experience
- Manufacturing experience
- LF Forklift Licence
WHAT'S ON OFFER
✅ $37.00 - $40.00/hr casual (pending experience) ✅ Ongoing Monday-Friday work
✅ Full time hours
✅ Overtime available during busy periods
✅ Long-term employment opportunities
✅ Work with a reputable manufacturing business
✅ Opportunity to further develop your electrical skills and experience
✅ Supportive team environment
HOW TO APPLY
? Email your resume to:
[email protected] ? Call: (02) 9168 8007 9168 8007) for more information
We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ex-defence personnel, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Backam Group - Numbers count, but people matter.
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