Trade Assistant

About Us
Chess Engineering is a well-established and respected engineering company supporting a broad range of industries including Infrastructure, Rail, Food, General Engineering, Water, and Defence.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes and maintaining a collaborative, safety-focused work environment with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Trade Assistant to support our onsite operations. This is a hands-on role assisting qualified tradespeople with a variety of tasks across client sites.

The role suits someone safety-focused, physically capable, and willing to take direction while gaining exposure to a range of engineering and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradesmen on site as directed by supervisors or leading hands
• General labouring, building maintenance, and repair tasks
• Load and unload trucks and materials
• Pick up and deliver tools, equipment, and materials
• Assist with daily light vehicle and forklift check sheets
• Operate or spot EWPs where required
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas
• Perform supervised trades-related duties when required

About You

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant or labourer (preferred)
• Forklift licence (essential)
• Overhead crane experience (highly regarded)
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures
• Working at Heights, RIW, EWP, Confined Space, and Dogging tickets (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work across various client sites

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Varied onsite work across multiple industries
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop trade skills
• Ongoing work for the right candidate