Electrical Trade Assistant

JOIN BACKAM GROUP - WHERE PEOPLE MATTER

Backam Group is a specialist labour hire provider supporting major Australian companies across the Manufacturing, Industrial, Construction, and Engineering sectors. We don't chase volume - we focus on quality people, safe workplaces, and long-term opportunities.
Our mantra: Numbers count, but people matter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Backam Group is currently seeking experienced Electrical Trade Assistants for an ASAP start with a well-established manufacturing business based in Prestons, NSW.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical TA looking for ongoing work, full-time hours, and long-term career opportunities within a busy manufacturing environment.
You will be working alongside qualified electricians assisting with electrical assembly, switchboard manufacturing, wiring, cable management, and production activities.

📍Location: Prestons, NSW
🛠 Role: Electrical Trade Assistant
📄 Employment Type: Casual (Ongoing)
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm
➕ Overtime Available During Busy Periods
💰 Pay Rate: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour casual (pending experience)
🚀 Start: ASAP

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting electricians with electrical assembly and manufacturing activities
• Assisting with switchboard assembly and wiring
• Cable installation and cable management
• Reading and interpreting basic electrical drawings
• Using hand and power tools
• Supporting workshop and production operations
• General electrical trade assistant duties
• Maintaining safe work practices and quality standards

ABOUT YOU

You are electrically minded, hands-on, and eager to contribute to a busy workshop and manufacturing environment.
To be successful, you will have:
✅ Minimum 2 years Electrical Trade Assistant experience - Essential
✅ Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, or electrical workshop environments
✅ Experience using hand and power tools
✅ Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
✅ Driver's licence and reliable transport - Essential
✅ Strong work ethic and reliability
✅ Ability to work overtime when required
✅ Commitment to workplace safety

Highly Regarded

• Previous switchboard wiring experience
• Electrical trade qualifications or apprenticeship experience
• Manufacturing experience
• LF Forklift Licence

WHAT'S ON OFFER

✅ $37.00 - $40.00/hr casual (pending experience)
✅ Ongoing Monday-Friday work
✅ Full-time hours
✅ Overtime available during busy periods
✅ Long-term employment opportunities
✅ Work with a reputable manufacturing business
✅ Opportunity to further develop your electrical skills and experience
✅ Supportive team environment

HOW TO APPLY

📧 Email your resume to: [email protected]
📞 Call: (02) 9168 8007 9168 8007) for more information
We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ex-defence personnel, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Backam Group - Numbers count, but people matter.