Trade Assistant

_{07th September, 2026}

$45 per hour | Temp/Casual | New South Wales

We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Trade Assistant to join our client’s team in New South Wales on a temporary/casual basis.

If you have previous experience supporting trades, are confident using hand and power tools and enjoy hands-on work, this could be a great opportunity to secure your next assignment.
What’s on Offer?

• $45 per hour
• New South Wales-based role
• Temporary/Casual opportunity
• Hands-on role supporting experienced tradespeople
• Opportunity to build further industry experience
• Support from our recruitment team throughout your assignment

The Role
As a Trade Assistant, you will work alongside qualified tradespeople and site personnel, providing hands-on assistance across day-to-day maintenance and project activities.

Your duties may include:

• Assisting tradespeople with maintenance and repair activities
• Using basic hand and power tools
• Preparing tools, materials and equipment for works
• Assisting with the removal and installation of equipment and components
• General labouring and manual handling
• Moving and organising materials around the work area
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• General site clean-up and housekeeping
• Following instructions from tradespeople and supervisors
• Identifying and reporting hazards or equipment issues
• Working in accordance with all site and workplace safety procedures

What We’re Looking For
To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant, Labourer or similar
• Experience within maintenance, construction, engineering, mining or heavy industry highly regarded
• Confidence using basic hand and power tools
• Good mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Construction White Card where required
• Good physical fitness and ability to undertake manual tasks
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to complete any required pre-employment and site requirements

Additional tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, Forklift or EWP will be highly regarded.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity? If you’re an experienced Trade Assistant looking for your next opportunity in New South Wales, we want to hear from you.

With a rate of $45 per hour on a temp/casual basis, this is a great opportunity to get on board with an established client and gain further hands-on experience.

Apply now with your current resume and relevant tickets/licences, and our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.

E: mia.moss@etagroup.com.au
M: 0416 462 294