Trade Assistant - Full Time | Port of Brisbane
TRADE ASSISTANT – FULL TIME | Port of Brisbane | $30–$35/hr + super + overtime | Long-term, stable work | Start late October ****
TMF Welding is a growing Brisbane welding and fabrication company servicing multiple long-term contracts across South East Queensland.
We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Trade Assistant to join our crew on our long-standing contract at a major container terminal at the Port of Brisbane.
This is steady, ongoing work with the same crew, on a site we've been working at for years.
You don't need to be trade qualified.
We're looking for someone who turns up, works hard, wants to learn and looks after the people around them.
About the role
You'll work alongside our other Trade Assistants, boilermakers and welders, assisting with maintenance, repairs and modifications across the terminal.
Your day-to-day work will include:
General trade assistant and labouring duties
Assisting boilermakers and welders with maintenance, repair and modification work
Handling tools, materials and equipment
Preparing work areas and materials
General site and workshop duties
Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
Working as part of a close-knit crew
This is a full-time, ongoing position with plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your skills.
What we're looking for:
Valid driver's licence (essential)
Reliable transport
Mechanically minded and comfortable working with tools
Hands-on attitude and willingness to learn
Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
Physically capable of performing general labouring and trade assistant duties
Able to pass the requirements for a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
Previous trade, construction,



fabrication or labouring experience is welcomed but not essential.
MSIC & site requirements:
You do not need to already have an MSIC.
TMF will organise and pay for your MSIC and required site inductions, subject to you meeting the relevant eligibility and security requirements.
It's also handy if you already have:
Construction White Card
Forklift licence
EWP ticket
Working at Heights
Confined Space
Don't have these?
That's okay.We support training and development and can put the right person through additional tickets as they progress with the company.
What we offer
$30–$35 per hour + super, depending on experience, tickets and capability
Overtime available and paid at applicable penalty rates
Full-time, ongoing employment
Long-term work on an established contract
Consistent work with the same crew
MSIC and site inductions organised and paid for by TMF
Training and additional tickets backed by the company
Trade-qualified supervision
Direct access to the company directors
A supportive crew where everyone looks out for each other
Team events and regular catch-ups
Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the trade
About TMF Welding:
TMF Welding is a Brisbane-based structural steel fabrication and installation business working across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
We work acrossindustrial, mining, marine, defence, commercial and residential projects, with a growing team and a strong focus on quality, safety and reliable workmanship.
Working rights:
Applicants must havefull Australian working rights, including Australian citizens, permanent residents or visa holders with permanent unrestricted working rights.
TMF is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Interviews will be held in early October, with successful applicants commencing in late October ****.
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📌 Trade Assistant - Full Time | Port Of Brisbane
🏢 TMF WELDING
📍 Brisbane