Trade Assistant
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Company: BGIS Technical Trade Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
The Role
We’re seeking a hands-on and reliable Trade Assistant to join our Technical Trade Services team in Sydney. This is a varied role supporting the delivery of maintenance and repair services across our client sites, working alongside experienced tradespeople and facilities teams. You’ll assist with a range of general maintenance activities, while supporting preventative and corrective maintenance. You’ll also help ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, can turn your hand to a range of maintenance tasks and take pride in getting the job done properly, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working With BGIS Technical Trade Services
- Competitive wages and secure, full-time employment
- Career growth - paid training, development opportunities and structured career pathways
- Top-tier equipment provided - uniforms & PPE supplied
- Recognition & rewards - spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
- Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits - Fitness Passport access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide, employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
- Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
- Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
- Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
- Varied, hands-on work across maintenance and facilities services
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople and technical teams
- Join BGIS Technical Trade Services, backed by the strength of a global organisation
What You’ll Be Doing
Assist with general maintenance and repairs across client facilities
Support qualified tradespeople with planned, preventative and corrective maintenance activities
Carry out maintenance tasks within your skills and experience,
including general repairs, painting, tiling, basic plumbing and carpentry
Assist with maintenance planning and the completion of service documentation and work records
Identify and report hazards, incidents and maintenance issues
Work safely and in accordance with OHS, environmental and quality requirements
Work with subcontractors, suppliers and other team members to support service delivery
Build positive relationships with clients and provide professional, responsive service
Support facilities and maintenance teams with day-to-day operational requirements
Your Education, Experience & Skills
Previous experience in a Trade Assistant, Handyperson, maintenance or similar hands‑on role
Experience within a building, facilities management, construction or maintenance environment is highly regarded
Practical experience across general repairs, painting, tiling, carpentry or basic plumbing is desirable
Good practical problem‑solving skills and a willingness to get involved across a variety of tasks
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
Good communication and customer service skills
Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and maintenance requirements
Full working rights in Australia essential
As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check.
About BGIS Technical Trade Services
BGIS Technical Trade Services delivers specialist trade, maintenance and technical services across a diverse range of client environments. As part of BGIS, our teams support the safe, reliable and effective operation of facilities across sectors including healthcare, aviation, retail and government.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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