Trades Assistant

Trades Assistant - Karratha

Full-Time Position | Weekly Pay | Housing Allowance

AARCO Environmental Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned and family-operated Western Australian contractor specialising in Asbestos and Hazardous-Material Removal, Demolition, Waste Management and Environmental Remediation.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Trades Assistant to join our Karratha team. This hands-on role will support our supervisors and tradespeople across Demolition, Environmental and Maintenance projects throughout the Pilbara.

What we Offer

• Weekly pay
• Housing allowance
• Full-time employment
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Varied work across Karratha and the Pilbara
• Training and opportunities to obtain additional qualifications
• Career progression into asbestos removal, demolition or supervisory roles
• Supportive, family-operated workplace
• Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople and supervisors with daily site activities
• Prepare work areas, tools, materials and equipment
• Undertake general labouring and demolition-support duties
• Assist with loading, unloading and moving materials
• Support site establishment, fencing and dust-suppression activities
• Assist with waste handling, segregation and site clean-up
• Operate hand and power tools within your level of competency
• Complete pre-starts, Take 5s and other site documentation
• Follow SWMS, site procedures and supervisor instructions
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is physically fit and comfortable undertaking hands-on work
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team
• Has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Can follow instructions and complete assigned work efficiently
• Is willing to work outdoors in Pilbara conditions
• Is available to travel to regional and remote project sites when required
• Is willing to complete training and obtain additional licences

Previous experience in construction, demolition, mining, maintenance or environmental services would be highly regarded; however, training can be provided to the right applicant.

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Construction White Card
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening
• Australian working rights

Desirable Qualifications

• Rio Tinto SAP & Pegasus Number
• Class A or Class B Asbestos Removal
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Forklift, EWP or other High-Risk Work Licence
• HR or MR driver’s licence
• First Aid certificate
• Previous mine-site or industrial experience

AARCO values diversity and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Karratha-based applicants to apply.

To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, licences and availability.