Trade Assistant with LF

Posted 10 July 2025
SalaryUp to AU$33.38 per hour + Super
LocationSouth Australia
Job type Contract
DisciplineIndustrial & Technical
Reference178726

Job description

Trade Assistant - Power Tools & Assembly | $33.38/hr + Super | Dry Creek SA 5094


📍 Location: Dry Creek SA 5094
💲 Pay Rate: $33.38 per hour + Super
🚘 Car and Licence Required - no nearby public transport
🕒 Schedule: Full-Time, Ongoing Monday to Friday
🚨 Start Date: Immediate
LF Forklift Licence Required




🔧 About the Role


We are currently seeking Trade Assistants to join a busy manufacturing and assembly site in Dry Creek. You will be assisting with cladding frames, stair boxes, and general component assembly, working both indoors and outdoors in a warehouse and yard environment. This role is hands-on and suited for someone confident using a variety of power tools.




🧰 Key Responsibilities




  • Frame & stair box assembly and fastening




  • Use of power tools (drills, grinders, drop saws, etc.)




  • Perform bolting, fastening, and basic metal work




  • Participate in stocktake - must be able to count accurately




  • Operate a forklift (LF) for material handling as required




  • Support the team with general labouring duties both indoors and outdoors






✅ What You'll Need




  • LF Forklift Licence - Essential




  • Own vehicle & driver's licence - Required (site not accessible by public transport)




  • Proven power tool operation experience (battery drills, grinders, screw guns, saws)




  • Experience in assembly, bolting, and fast-paced trade environments




  • Ability to lift, move materials, and work on your feet all day




  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow safety procedures






🔧 Tools You'll Use




  • Battery-operated drills




  • Tech/screw guns




  • Grinders




  • Drop saws




All power tools are supplied by the client.




⭐ What's on Offer




  • $33.38/hr + super - weekly pay




  • Long-term, full-time opportunity




  • Hands-on work with tools and materials




  • Structured site with safety-first culture




  • Supportive and experienced team






📩 Apply now if you're ready to get hands-on with tools, work outdoors, and be part of a growing manufacturing team in Dry Creek!



Carlos Lagares


Recruiter Manpower Group - SA, WA, NSW, VIC & QLD