Trade Assistant - Full Time | Port of Brisbane TRADE ASSISTANT – FULL-TIME | Port of Brisbane | $30–$35/hr + super + overtime | Long-term, secure work | Start late October 2026

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 prospect 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 across

industrial, 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 have

full 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 2026.

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📌 Trade Assistant - Full Time | Port of Brisbane
🏢 TMF WELDING
📍 Brisbane