Trades Assistant

Primary LocationQLD - Fortitude Valley - Kingsgate
- Job Description SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trade Assistant (Mech &/or Electrical) to join Service Stream undertaking the UU MECS contract
- About the Role Working at Service Stream
- Working for a National multi discipline company.
- Positive work environment promoting internal growth, support and future opportunities.
- Early entry onto new Contract commencement which will establish new ways of working.
- Remuneration in accordance with enterprise bargaining agreement.

About the Opportunity
Service Stream’s Utilities division are currently seeking a Trade Assistant (Mech &/or Electrical) to join our growing company. The Trades Assistant primarily assists electrical & mechanical trades with reactive and corrective works on industrial electrical / mechanical systems, providing physical support to trades, as well as spotting, deliveries, warehouse management, and operation of construction equipment

Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Reporting Line: Area Manager

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in Commissioning & de-commissioning of assets/plant/installations
- Installation and augmentation of assets/plant/installations
- Carry out Programmed Maintenance & capital work
- Maintain open and proactive communications with client liaising with the client regarding operational activities
- Complete all data requirements by client
- Participate in after-hours support of maintenance activities, as required
- From time to time assist with deliveries and procurement collections.
- Shadow tradespeople to gain insight and skillset advancement for personal growth and development.
- Participation in rostering which ensures efficient and continues operation of critical infrastructure.
- Dedicated to assistance MECS Teams to enhance HSE continuous improvements.
- The MECS teams will work collaboratively, supporting each other’s disciplines to enhance efficiency, share expertise, and ensure seamless integration of maintenance and repair activities.
- Fostering collaborative engagement with external trade stakeholders to ensure efficient performance of services and minor works projects.

About You
- Experience in similar role within the water industry
- Experience in similar role or as TA in maintenance
- JSEA and associated HSE documentation completions
- Experience using HIAB trucks
- Experience driving tilt tray truck
- Confined spaces experience
- Willingness to upskill and undertake additional training for ongoing development and potential trade skills knowledge advancement.
- Experience on wastewater treatment plants and all equipment located within the plant (Desirable)
- Experience working on water filtration plants (Desirable)
- Generator Maintenance servicing experience (Desirable)

About Us
- Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities._
- Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies._
- DepartmentField Services

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