Trade Assistant - Electrical

About the Team

This role will report to the Assembly Team Lead and will work alongside a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Production Workers; based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team. As RDA is continuing to expand, the Production team will continue to grow throughout 2025 and into 2026.

About the Role

The Trades Assistant – Electrical will support the completion of electrical build tasks and full assembly of the Turret Systems in the RDA production facility - Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank.   

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Strong interest and aptitude for hands-on work;
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety;
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team;
• Good communication and problem-solving skills;
• Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred but not essential;
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 15th of January 2025.

*Please note that we have a Christmas shutdown period there may be delays in viewing applications.