Trades Assistant – Electrical
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Company: BGIS Technical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Mobile / On-Site)
The Role
BGIS is seeking a motivated Trades Assistant – Electrical to join our Self Perform team, supporting the delivery of high-quality electrical maintenance, repairs, and minor works across commercial client facilities.
In this role, you’ll work alongside qualified Electrical Technicians, providing hands-on support across planned and reactive maintenance tasks — from emergency lighting and switchboards to general electrical infrastructure — while building the practical skills and experience to grow your trade career.
From day one, you’ll be set up for success — with quality tools, PPE, and a supportive team environment focused on safety, development, and career growth.
Why You’ll Love Working With BGIS
✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, and overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth – paid training (Test & Tag, Working at Heights, First Aid & more), study leave, and structured development pathways, including support toward trade qualifications
✔ Quality equipment provided – tools, uniforms & PPE supplied
✔ Recognition & rewards – spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits – Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
Assist qualified Electrical Technicians with planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and minor works
Prepare tools, equipment, and materials, and help keep worksites clean, organised, and safe
Support fault-finding, installation, and testing of electrical systems and components
Assist with servicing of emergency lighting, smoke alarms, switchboards, and general electrical infrastructure
Support the timely completion of work orders using BGIS systems
Ensure all work is carried out in line with WHS, compliance, and quality standards
Build strong working relationships with technicians, clients, and site teams
Contribute to a safe, positive, and collaborative team culture
Your Education, Experience & Skills
White Card (Construction Induction) — essential
Current Driver’s Licence
Willingness to work towards a Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent trade qualification
Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical work (desirable, not essential)
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow instructions and work safely under supervision
Full working rights in Australia (essential)
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. With more than 10,000 employees globally, we deliver innovative service solutions across diverse sectors including government, healthcare, defence, commercial, education, and critical infrastructure. BGIS Self Perform specialises in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across building, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire disciplines nationally. We invest in our people through safe systems, modern equipment, and career development opportunities. Learn more: https://apac.bgis.com/
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you’re a motivated Trades Assistant looking to build your electrical career with job stability, strong benefits, and long-term growth with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
