Service Stream
Utilities
TradesAssistant-Mechanical/Electrical
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“Trades Assistant - Mechanical / Electrical at Service Stream. Assist trades with maintenance and installations. Liaise with clients on operational activities”
Industry & Context.
Participation in after-hours maintenance as required, Relocation assistance available for top talent
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in similar role or as TA in maintenance, JSEA and associated HSE documentation completions, Confined space entry experience
Nice to Have
Experience in similar role within the water industry, National Licence to perform High Risk work, Experience using HIAB trucks, Experience driving Heavy Rigid trucks, Willingness to upskill and undertake additional training for ongoing development and potential trade skills knowledge advancement
What You'll Do.
Assist trades with maintenance and installations
Liaise with clients on operational activities
Complete required data and documentation
Support deliveries and procurement tasks
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Ensure continuous operation of critical infrastructure
Promote health and safety improvements
Engage with external stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; Engage with external stakeholders
Full Job Description
# **Primary Location** QLD - Fortitude Valley - Kingsgate # **Job Description Summary** Service Stream is seeking an experienced Trades Assistant (Mechanical or Electrical) to join our Utilities team in Brisbane. This full-time role supports water and wastewater infrastructure under the Urban Utilities MECS contract. # **About the Role** **About Service Stream** Join a national, multi-disciplinary company that offers a positive work environment focused on growth, support, and future opportunities. This role provides the chance to be part of a new contract from the outset, helping to establish new ways of working. Enjoy competitive remuneration under an enterprise bargaining agreement, along with a range of employee benefits. Open to candidates nationwide — relocation assistance available for top talent. **About the role** Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking a Trade Assistant (Mechanical and/or Electrical) to join our Brisbane team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Trade Assistant supports electrical and mechanical trades in performing reactive, corrective, and programmed maintenance on Urban Utilities Water and Wastewater assets. The role involves hands-on support, equipment operation, warehouse duties, and participation in after-hours maintenance as required. Key responsibilities include assisting trades with maintenance and installations, liaising with clients on operational activities, completing required data and documentation, and supporting deliveries and procurement tasks. The Trade Assistant will work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure the continuous operation of critical infrastructure, promote health and safety improvements, and engage with external stakeholders. This position also offers opportunities to shadow tradespeople and develop technical skills for future career growth. **Skills and qualifications** * Experience in similar role within the water industry (Desirable) * Experience in similar role or as TA in mainte
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