Spray Painter Trade Assistant

Exact Contracting Services has an exciting opportunity for a Spray Painter Trade Assistant based at our Plant Department Operations in Burton, SA.
28th August, 2025 Exact Contracting Services has an exciting opportunity for a spray Painter trade assistant based at our Plant Department Operations in Burton, South Australia.The Role:The role will provide the opportunity for a proactive trade assistant to work alongside and assist qualified trades people carrying out preparation, painting and finishing work on our fleet of road transport and heavy mobile plant equipment.The role will provide the opportunity to develop skills in our painting department with on the job training whilst also providing the opportunity for exposure to other areas of our maintenance workshop.Key responsibilities include:Working a Monday - Friday rosterCompleting 6.00am until 6.00pm shifts (12 hours);Carrying out preparation, painting and finishing work at a high level of attention to detail;General yard work, keeping the work area clean and tidy;Working as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations;Maintaining and promoting high standards in the areas of Health and Safety.
28th August, 2025 Exact Contracting Services has an exciting opportunity for a spray Painter trade assistant based at our Plant Department Operations in Burton, South Australia.The Role:The role will provide the opportunity for a proactive trade assistant to work alongside and assist qualified trades people carrying out preparation, painting and finishing work on our fleet of road transport and heavy mobile plant equipment.The role will provide the opportunity to develop skills in our painting department with on the job training whilst also providing the opportunity for exposure to other areas of our maintenance workshop.Key responsibilities include:Working a Monday - Friday rosterCompleting 6.00am until 6.00pm shifts (12 hours);Carrying out preparation, painting and finishing work at a high level of attention to detail;General yard work, keeping the work area clean and tidy;Working as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations;Maintaining and promoting high standards in the areas of Health and Safety.What will the successful candidate have?
Current C Class Drivers Licence(essential)MR licence (highly desirable);Current Forklift Licence (essential);Current working at heights high risk licence (EWP) (highly desirable);Previous work experience in spray painting / powder coat environment (highly desirable);Safe operating experience with workshop power tooling (highly desirable);Basic machine knowledge (highly desirable);Passion for the industry and trade and desire to work and learn on the job;Experience with manual intensive work and ability to work in a physically demanding role;Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions;Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team;Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.What can we offer you?
Mentoring from experienced Trades People under a nation-wide leader in the Civil and Mining Industry;Exposure to a wide variety of Heavy Mobile Plant and Auxiliary Equipment;Competitive rates;Super paid on all hours worked;Tool Allowance;Annual Retention Bonus - up to $3000.Pre-Employment:All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance (within 3 months), pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.As our Projects are often in remote and regional Australia, you will be required to work on sites which are often hot, dry, dusty and/or humid.Our Company:Established in Alice Springs in 1992, we are an Australian family owned company employing over 500 people nationally.Delivering quality projects such as agricultural services, civil earthworks, contract crushing, contract mining, road construction, pipeline and water infrastructure, Exact Contracting have proudly developed and nurtured a positive safety culture.
Everything we do is underpinned by our 'Total Commitment to Safety'.
Apply:We are shortlisting for this position immediately, apply by clicking on the 'apply' button or visiting our website.Exact Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Only Shortlisted candidates for the advertised role will be contacted, however we do appreciate the time and effort provided in all applications received.Apply For Job