Posted: 21/10/2026
Closing Date: 21/11/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Pakenham VIC
Job Category: Manufacturing & Industrial,Trades & Services
Onsite Rental Group is a national specialist equipment hire business that focuses on transparent and efficient hire solutions. We have over 30 years’ experience in this industry across a range of industries including mining, oil & gas, construction, industrial, infrastructure, government and defence. With 500+ employees across 35+ branches and targeted locations, Onsite is driven by a core set of values which support our customer-centric vision - together we grow.
Job Description
About the role
Onsite has an opportunity for a Trade Assistant (experience in plumbing) to join our team in Pakenham to assist our qualified technicians in the workshop.
In this role, you will:
- Inspect and repair portable buildings as required to ensure they are structurally sound and presented to a high standard
- Ensure all works completed are compliant to relevant Australian standards
- Build and install structures and fixtures such as kitchens, cabinetry, windows, frames, floorings, trim or hardware in portable buildings and caravans
- Repair damaged ceiling, flooring, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork
- Perform basic plumbing work
- Regularly undertake stock takes on required products and equipment and maintain appropriate stock levels
- Ensure all required paperwork is completed and submitted in full and on time
Desired Skills and Experience
- Current Drivers Licence
- Aptitude for hands-on, mechanical / maintenance tasks
- Reliability, self-motivation & willingness to work
- The ability to perform physical work
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in Plumbing - Desirable
- High Risk Work Licence LF (forklift) - Desirable
- Elevating Work Platform Licence - Desirable
- Construction Induction Card (White Card) - Desirable
Benefits and perks
- Competitive hourly rate + Participation in Onsite Profit Share Plan
- National business that promotes internal development & career progression
- Dedicated employee benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, such as our Employee Assistance Program, Salary Continuance Insurance, Access to TAL - Health for Life Program, discounted private health insurance & a Reward & Recognition Program.
- Generous Paid Parental Leave scheme for Primary Caregivers
Onsite is committed to achieving a diverse and socially inclusive workforce.
At our company Onsite Rental Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values equal recruitment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognize the rich cultural heritage and the significant contributions of Indigenous communities to Australia’s identity. We also respect and honor the Traditional Lands on which we operate, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Candidates may be requested to undergo pre-employment checks to confirm the candidate's suitability for a role. These checks will vary by role but may include reference checks, right to work check, medical (including drug and alcohol test) and licence checks. Please note, as a part of our commitment to Destination Zero, Onsite also routinely conduct drug & alcohol testing in our workplaces.
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Trade Assistant in Melbourne employer: Onsite Rentals
Onsite Rental Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Cape Preston Mine Site where you can thrive as a Field Service Technician. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including profit sharing and ongoing training, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and career development, we foster a culture of inclusivity and support. Join us to work with diverse equipment and build meaningful relationships while contributing to a customer-centric vision that values growth and safety.
