Trade Assistant (Assistant to Carpenters)

ASCOT GROUP is a market leading building services partner committed to providing value added solutions to clients across the Government Aged Care & Retirement Living Healthcare and Education sectors.

With approximately one hundred employees ASCOT Group aims to provide meaningful and rewarding opportunities for our people and invests in developing its people.

The Position:

ASCOT GROUP are looking for a Trade Assistant (Carpentry) to join our growing team. You do not need to be a qualified carpenter but have experience as a Carpenters assistant.

This role is permanent full time and will work alongside our qualified in our Retirement Living division. This role requires frequent travel from varying project sites during any given day travelling to our sites around metro and outer metro Melbourne.

If you are looking to be paid every week and for on-going stability then this is the job for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic carpentry tasks including hanging doors installing door hardware skirting boards and architraves.
• Conduct minor internal wall framing and caulking.
• Handle manual tasks such as moving plasterboard tiles and plumbing materials.
• Assist with waterproofing (training can be provided) and pressure cleaning.
• Understand and interpret basic floor plans and scope of works.
• Manage time efficiently while working on multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Bring and use appropriate work tools correctly and safely at all times.
• Assist the Site Supervisor/Carpenter with various tasks as instructed.
• Work both under instruction and autonomously.
• Use stock and assets in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Carpentry Trade Assistant experience in Residential and/or commercial environments
• Hard working and can-do attitude
• Polite and well presented
• Hold a current VIC Licence or equivalent (mandatory)
• In possession of Trade appropriate vehicle and tools (mandatory)
• Industry White Card

What you get:

• Flexibility. Whilst it is important the projects are delivered to our clients expectations we also know the importance of work life balance.
• Stability. We are not going anywhere and we hope that the right candidate doesnt return we are offering a permanent position in a rapidly growing organisation with potential for career growth

Please note that ASCOT GROUP has direct relationships with the healthcare industry and as such all employees must undergo a full Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Application:

If you feel that this role contributes to your personal and professional goals and want to join us on this incredible journey of growth click APPLY NOW and submit your application. To request a copy of the PD or for any queries please email: (Please do not apply directly to this email address).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not accepting unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies for this role.