Electrician's Assistant (House Wiring) – Entry Level

Strong, willing hands are wanted on a townhouse construction site in Epping. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Clean tools, mixers and wheelbarrows at the end of each day
• Cut and lay paving bricks along string lines
• Erect and strip shutters and simple scaffolding under supervision
• Dig trenches and foundations to the depth the foreman marks
• Pass tools and materials to the plumber or electrician as needed
• Set up barriers, cones and signs around open trenches

• Physically strong and fit for outdoor work in all weather
• Prepared to travel between sites in the area
• Grade 8 or higher
• Willing to start early, often at 06:30
• A clean record is preferred for some government sites
• Able to follow instructions from a foreman or artisan

• Previous site work you can show with a reference
• Living near the site (many projects hire local labour)
• Registered on your ward or municipal job-seeker database

• Learn from artisans with a chance to move up to assistant
• Boots, hard hat and overalls issued on site
• Paid weekly or fortnightly
• Overtime on weekend pours and deadline days

• If a foreman can vouch for you, put their number on your CV. Site hiring runs on word of mouth.
• List past sites by name and what you did there, like "mixed concrete, laid kerbs". It proves you have done real site work.