Trade Assistants

Our Industrial & Energy business has an opportunity for casual Trades Assistant Roles for our electrical upgrade project at the RAAF Base in Katherine, NT. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. WHAT WE OFFERImmediate start for the right candidate, with project running until 202519/9 roster working Monday to Saturday, 11.5 hr days (9hrs on Saturdays) - NO SUNDAYSCompetitive Rates + 25% casual loading on all hours worked, hourly project allowance and penalties on overtimeFlights and accommodation provided, with up to 8hrs of paid travelHot conditions all year round. September - April up to 40-50 degrees. Winter - 20-30 degreesAbout you:Large scale construction experienceStrong ability to assist and work with electricians.Experience with large cable installation & winching,Experience with underground conduit installation and civil works.Experience with spotting machinery and operating with non-electrical trades.Ability to cope with labour intensive manual works in hot conditions for up to 11 hours a day 6 days a week.Ability to comply with strict HSE requirements - full PPE (hard had, glasses, gloves, long sleeve attire).Experience in completing & complying with safety documentation - Take 5's, risk assessments, SWMS.