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Trade Assistant

26/08/2025
03/10/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Dandenong VIC
Trades & Services

Onsite Rental Group is a national specialist equipment hire business that focuses on transparent and efficient hire solutions. We have over 30 years’ experience in this industry across a range of industries including mining, oil & gas, construction, industrial, infrastructure, government and defence. With 500+ employees across 35+ branches and targeted locations, Onsite is driven by a core set of values which support our customer-centric vision – together we grow.


 

Job Description

About the role

Onsite has an opportunity for a Trade Assistant to join our team in Dandenong to assist our qualified technicians in the workshop.

In this role, you will:

  • Inspect and repair portable buildings as required to ensure they are structurally sound and presented to a high standard
  • Ensure all works completed are compliant to relevant Australian standards
  • Build and install structures and fixtures such as kitchens, cabinetry, windows, frames, floorings, trim or hardware in portable buildings and caravans
  • Repair damaged ceiling, flooring, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork
  • Fill cracks or other defects in plaster and plasterboard
  • Perform basic plumbing work
  • Regularly undertake stock takes on required products and equipment and maintain appropriate stock levels
  • Ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted in full and on time

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and experience

  • 1-3 years experience in similar role 
  • Sound knowledge hand tools
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness to work autonomously and be self-motivated
  • Ability to work to plans, drawings or job cards.
  • High Risk Work Licence LF (forklift) - Desirable
  • Elevating Work Platform Licence - Desirable
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card) - Desirable

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive base wage + Inclusion in Profit Share Plan
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse range of equipment from leading brands
  • Dedicated employee benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, such as our Employee Assistance Program, Salary Continuance Insurance, Access to TAL - Health for Life Program, discounted private health insurance 

Onsite is committed to achieving a diverse and socially inclusive workforce.

At our company Onsite Rental Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values equal recruitment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise the rich cultural heritage and the significant contributions of Indigenous communities to Australia's identity. We also respect and Honor the Traditional Lands on which we operate, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Candidates may be requested to undergo pre-employment checks to confirm the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks will vary by role but may include reference checks, right to work check, medical (including drug and alcohol test) and licence checks. Please note, as a part of our commitment to Destination Zero, Onsite also routinely conduct drug & alcohol testing in our workplaces.

If this sounds like a role and a business you’d like to join, then please APPLY NOW!

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