FIFO trade assistant jobs
What the work involves, what employers ask for, the rosters seen in real ads and which companies hire for FIFO trade assistant jobs. Every item links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Requirements and rosters vary by employer and site, so read each job ad before you apply.
What the job involves
Randstad describes a trade assistant as an entry-level role that assists tradespeople. Formal qualifications are not necessary, and on shutdowns the role helps repair equipment.
Source: randstad.com.auProgrammed lists Trade Assistants alongside Mechanical Fitters, Boilermakers and Riggers in its WA roles, with both fly-in/fly-out and drive-in/drive-out opportunities.
Source: info.programmed.com.auA National Group ad for the Sino Iron HME workshop describes the work as workshop support, forklift use and housekeeping, FIFO from Perth. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comA Grounded Construction Group ad asks for 'Experience using hand and power tools' for trade assistants on a FIFO construction roster. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
What employers ask for
White Card
Grounded Construction Group lists a 'White Card' for all roles. Alltype Engineering asks for a Construction White Card. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comWorking at Heights, Confined Space and Gas Test Atmospheres
A Red Rock Services Pilbara shutdown ad lists 'Current Working at Heights (WAH)', 'Confined Space (CS)', 'Gas Test Atmospheres (GTA)' and 'Basic Fire'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comDriver's licence
Alltype Engineering asks for a C Class licence. National Group says 'Current HR drivers' licence - essential'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comHigh Risk Work licence (forklift)
National Group's workshop ad says 'Current High-Risk Work LF licence - essential'. Red Rock asks for a 'Valid High Risk Work Licence (where applicable)'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comExperience (varies by ad)
Grounded says 'Previous construction, mining or remote-site experience is desirable'. Alltype requires previous trade assistant experience. The Altrad Pilbara project ad asks for '5 Years of experience as a Trade Assistant'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comShutdown experience (shutdown ads)
Red Rock Services lists 'Previous FIFO shutdown experience (essential)'. Programmed says shutdown experience is highly regarded. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comWorking rights, medical and drug and alcohol screen
Grounded lists 'Full Australian working rights' plus a medical and drug and alcohol screen. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Rosters seen in ads
Grounded Construction Group FIFO ad: '2:1 FIFO roster' with 10 to 12 hour shifts. Flights and accommodation provided. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comNational Group, Sino Iron HME workshop, FIFO from Perth: 14 days on, 14 days off, day shift, with camp and meals. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comAlltype Engineering: 'Either 2 weeks on, 1 week off, or 10 days on and 4 days off', FIFO or BIBO from Perth with accommodation and meals. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comAltrad Services Pilbara iron ore remediation project, 27 October to 17 November 2026: '12-hour rotating shifts', FIFO from Perth. A short project, not an ongoing roster. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Work out days on site and days home for any roster with the roster calculator.
Who hires for FIFO trade assistant jobs
Programmed
WA recruitment page lists Trade Assistants among FIFO and DIDO roles, shutdown experience highly regarded. Page seen 10 October 2026.
Source: info.programmed.com.auGrounded Construction Group
FIFO carpenters, trade assistants and operators, 2:1 roster. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comRed Rock Services
Pilbara shutdown trade assistant, FIFO from Perth. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comNational Group
Sino Iron HME workshop trade assistant, FIFO from Perth, 14 on 14 off. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comAlltype Engineering
Trade assistant on a pipeline project, FIFO or BIBO from Perth. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Good to know
The Altrad ad says Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights tickets have a 2-year expiry, and onboarding was required by 20 October 2026. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comNot every trade assistant job is FIFO. A Northern Star Maintenance Trade Assistant ad in Kalgoorlie is residential, on 7 on 7 off 12-hour shifts, with a C Class licence.
Source: careers.nsrltd.comWorkSafe WA says the construction induction card 'remains valid as long as whoever it is issued to, remains consistently within the construction industry'. It becomes invalid after two consecutive years or longer out of the industry.
Source: worksafe.wa.gov.au
Pay
We keep pay on a separate page so every figure sits next to its source. Trade assistant salary.
Before you apply
What we could not verify
We looked for these and did not find a primary source, so they are not stated above.
- Trade assistant pay: deliberately not stated.
- Hays trade assistant page returned a server error twice, so it was not used.
- WorkPac and other labour hire pages returned not found or were blocked.
- Roster patterns shown are from individual ads only; no statement on what is typical across the industry.
- No national qualification or government page specific to the trade assistant role was found.
FIFO trade assistant jobs: questions answered
Do I need a trade qualification to be a trade assistant?
Randstad says formal qualifications are not necessary for this entry-level role that assists tradespeople. Individual ads still set ticket and experience requirements.
Source: randstad.com.auDo I need experience?
It varies. Grounded calls construction, mining or remote-site experience desirable. Alltype requires previous trade assistant experience, and the Altrad project ad asks for 5 years.
Source: au.seek.comWhich tickets do shutdown ads ask for?
The Red Rock Services Pilbara shutdown ad lists Working at Heights, Confined Space, Gas Test Atmospheres, Basic Fire, White Card and a driver's licence, plus a High Risk Work Licence where applicable.
Source: au.seek.comHow long does a White Card last?
WorkSafe WA says it stays valid while the holder remains consistently within the construction industry, and becomes invalid after two consecutive years or longer out of it.
Source: worksafe.wa.gov.auAre trade assistant jobs fly-in fly-out or drive-in drive-out?
Both exist. Programmed lists FIFO and DIDO opportunities, and Alltype offers FIFO or BIBO.
Source: info.programmed.com.au