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Heaton Rail

Trades Assistants - Electrical & Mechanical

Trades & Services / Building Trades

Posted 03/06/2026
Closes 17/06/2026

Brisbane Airport, 4008, Brisbane, Queensland

Contract

Not specified

We are recruiting for multiple Electrical & Mechanical Trades Assistants for a global leader in the manufacture and maintenance of HVAC and related systems for the rail, mining, defence, and industrial sectors.
  
Based in Southwest Brisbane, these are contract opportunities with a strong pathway to permanent full-time employment. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, starting at 6AM. 
  
For Mechanical Trades Assistants:
This job would suit someone with
  • Hands-on experience as a trades assistant with mechanical background
  • Experience disassembling / stripping and cleaning mechanical, pneumatic or related componentry and equipment
  • Copper pipe brazing experience (from air conditioning, refrigeration, or plumbing)
  • Experience in heavy industries would be valuable (rail, manufacturing, mining, defence, aviation, aerospace, automotive etc.)
  
For Electrical Trades Assistants:
This job would suit someone with
  • Hands-on experience as a trades assistant with electrical background
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Experience in wiring loom assembly, crimping, identifying basic electrical componentry
  • Experience in heavy industries would be valuable (rail, manufacturing, mining, defence, aviation, aerospace, automotive etc.)
  
What’s in it for you?
  • Stable, full-time role with a reputable global company
  • Monday to Friday schedule – no off-site visits required
  • Opportunities for overtime available on both weekdays and weekends
  • RDOs
  • Great working environment within a clean and well organised facility

All suitable candidates will need to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, including a physical and drug and alcohol check.
  
Applicants must be able to provide two (2) contactable work referees prior to a face-to-face interview.
  
About Us
Heaton Rail works locally and internationally for some of the world’s best rail and heavy industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.
  
We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.
  
Apply now to talk to one of our team!

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