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Trades Assistant

UGL

Newcastle, NSW
Residential

Job Description

About the Company

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

About the Role

UGL industrial and resource division are seeking motivated Trades Assistants to join us for the Orica (Kooragang Island Newcastle NSW) 2026 Outage.

On offer we have:

  • Work commencing 8 October
  • Approx 6 weeks work
  • 11-hour shifts – Monday to Saturday
  • Competitive Remuneration Package
  • Day or Night Shift on offer
  • Strong Portfolio of work in 2027 – we have projects commencing Feb 2027

Qualification and Tickets Required

  • White Card
  • Drivers License
  • Work at Heights - Must be completed within 3 years
  • Confined Space - Must be completed within 3 years
  • Gas Test Atmosphere - Must be completed within 3 years

What we offer

  • Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve.
  • The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors.
  • Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey.

About Us UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are confident, you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now!

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