Trades Assistant - Electrical

Trades Assistant – Electrical | Mascot, NSW

Location: Mascot, NSW

Company: BGIS – Critical Transport Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite, Night Shift

Night Shift Roster: Sunday – Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am, 1 Monthly RDO

Salary: $55.90 per hour

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across a diverse range of industries. We are committed to creating safe, efficient and well-maintained environments that support essential services and the communities they serve.

About the Role

BGIS is seeking a Trades Assistant – Electrical to join a newly established contract supporting one of Australia's busiest transport hubs.

Working alongside an Electrical Shift Technician, you'll assist with general building maintenance, preventative works and reactive repairs across a large and dynamic site that operates around the clock. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working as part of a close-knit team, and helping maintain critical infrastructure.

Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm – 6:30am.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative and reactive building maintenance activities.
• Carry out minor repairs to building fabric, fixtures and fittings.
• Support electrical and specialist trades with maintenance works.
• Respond to faults and defects to maintain safe and functional facilities.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records using CMMS systems.
• Follow WHS procedures and site safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining high presentation standards across the site.
• Work collaboratively with contractors and the wider maintenance team.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Trade qualification in carpentry, building or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in general building maintenance or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to use work order or maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Desirable

• Experience in aviation, transport or large public facilities.
• Exposure to electrical maintenance environments.
• ASIC clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Workplace Flexibility

This is a permanent onsite night shift position based in Mascot.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a newly acquired, high-profile infrastructure environment where no two shifts are the same.

Why Join BGIS?

Be part of an exciting new contract supporting critical transport infrastructure.

Key Benefits Include

AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025

Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025

Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus

Access to Flare discounts across retailers and lifestyle services

Fitness Passport for you and your family

Health and wellbeing initiatives including EAP support

Career development and internal mobility opportunities

Two paid volunteer days annually

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How to Apply

If you enjoy practical maintenance work, working alongside experienced tradespeople and contributing to a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be successful in this role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia and be able to meet site access requirements.

Be part of a workplace that values diversity, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

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