Trade Assistant – Electrical Control Wiring

The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switch rooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switch rooms in Australia.

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking Trade Assistants and individuals who are willing to learn all aspects of electrical control wiring to join our team at our manufacturing plant in Epping. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

Full-time

38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime)

Salary/Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration)

The Position

You will learn how to assist with the assembly and wiring of electrical control panels and switchboards, prepare and organise materials and tools for production. You will also learn and develop skills across all areas of electrical control wiring and switchboards.

The Candidate

• a strong work ethic.
• a car license.
• good eyesight (corrected is OK) but must have normal colour vision.
• great English comprehension with the ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• excellent attention to detail.
• ability to work in a team environment.
• an energetic individual who shows initiative and commitment with a desire to achieve.

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Overtime is available
• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR)
• Site uniform, including PPCE
• LAI Rewards – From your first day, you will have access to over 650 discounted retailers that can assist you and your family
• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health
• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider
• Corporate Private Health is available
• Available company resources
• Spread of hours amended to assist with work-life balance
• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Melbourne.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.