Non Trade Role - Bridgetown

An exciting opportunity for a Trade Assistant / Plant Operator

Bridgetown is located in the Beautiful Southwest Region of Western Australia, on the Blackwood River 2.5 hours from Perth. 

 Your Role in Action  

As the Trade Assistant you will be required to provide ‘multi-skilled’ non-trade support in a line & cable team environment in the construction and maintenance of the transmission and distribution electricity network in a safe, reliable and affordable manner to maintain the integrity of the network.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Valid WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence to business requirements
• Valid WA ‘’HC’ Licence (minimum)
• High Risk Crane licence class C2 (as a minimum) or C6 (as required)
• JCB Loader Experience would be preferred but not essential
• High Risk Licence class Forklift (as required)
• Relevant Network Authorisation including Construction industry white card and Basic Emergency Life Support (within the first month of employment)
• Prior experience in providing non-trade support in an operational team environment
• Demonstrate Western Power's constructive behaviours and values

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Financial Relocation Assistance (if eligible)

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

Learn more about Western Power here: About (westernpower.com.au) 

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