Trade Assistant - Solar and Battery
Core
Hands-on trade assistant supporting residential solar PV and battery system installations from site prep to completion.
Role type
Trade Assistant (Solar & Battery Installation)
Builds
Residential solar PV and battery systems for home customers
Domain
Renewable energy / Home electrification
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Residential solar installation experience, Battery installation experience, Hand and power tool usage, Working at heights, Manual handling, Site safety compliance, Cable handling, Electrical installation assistance, Tool and material logistics, Basic digital job record completion
Preferred skills
Construction Induction White Card, NSW driver licence, Working Safely at Heights training, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, CPR
Technologies
Solar racking, rails, panels, conduits, inverters, batteries
Responsibilities
Install solar racking, rails, panels, conduits and cable pathways; Support safe handling and positioning of inverters and batteries; Prepare worksites and maintain safety controls; Assist with cable handling and electrical installation activities; Load, unload and organise tools and materials; Keep worksites clean and safe; Assist with servicing, maintenance and warranty work; Complete basic photos, checklists and digital job records
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC