Trades Assistant

About the role:

We have a permanent opportunity based in Canning Vale for a Trades this role you will be responsible for assisting in performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department.

What the role will involve:

Receiving direction to work on specific components and follow work instructions/processes.

Undertaking tasks onsite under direct or indirect supervision including:

obasic interpretation of drawings

ocarry out inspections and record information

operform assembly and dismantling operations such as screwing or bolting

otransport tools materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches

ocleaning and preparing working surfaces

Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools plant and equipment

Assist in operations and maintenance across the different teams

Assist in the maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the district

Key skills and experience:

Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding Fabrication Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers Mechanical Fitters Electricians etc.

Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate

Relevant High-Risk Licenses Dogging Vehicle Crane Forklift.

HR License

Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a cover letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close 13th of November 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.

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