Boilermaker

Team Global Express; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

12-hour shifts

Modern workshop

Upskilling & career development

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Peer recognition

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Team Global Express in Perth, WA, is seeking an experienced Boilermaker/Welder for a full-time permanent role in our workshop at Perth Airport. You will weld, fabricate and repair heavy vehicles, trailers and transport equipment, applying oxy, arc and MIG welding techniques.

Join a modern, safety‑focused workshop with 12‑hour shifts, ongoing upskilling and career development, plus supportive teams and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Welding Trade or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant trade experience.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience working in a workshop environment.
• Heavy vehicle, trailer or transport equipment experience highly regarded.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs on heavy vehicles, trailers and transport equipment.
• Perform oxy, arc and MIG welding.
• Complete mechanical and pneumatic repairs where required.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Carry out fabrication and modification work in line with workshop requirements.
• Complete job cards and accurately record work performed and parts used.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and wider maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.
• Follow all WHS procedures, including hot-work and risk-assessment requirements.
• Support and mentor apprentices and Trades Assistants where required.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Heavy vehicles

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Boilermaker / Welder to join our workshop team based at Perth Airport, WA.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity working on our transport fleet and workshop equipment. You’ll carry out welding, fabrication and repair work across a range of heavy vehicles and equipment, including rigid trucks, prime movers and trailers.

Working Hours

• Full-time permanent position
• 5 days per week
• 12-hour shifts

What You’ll Do

• Carry out welding and fabrication repairs on heavy vehicles, trailers and transport equipment.
• Perform oxy, arc and MIG welding.
• Complete mechanical and pneumatic repairs where required.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Carry out fabrication and modification work in line with workshop requirements.
• Complete job cards and accurately record work performed and parts used.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and wider maintenance team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop.
• Follow all WHS procedures, including hot-work and risk-assessment requirements.
• Support and mentor apprentices and Trades Assistants where required.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Welding Trade or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant trade experience.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience working in a workshop environment.
• Heavy vehicle, trailer or transport equipment experience highly regarded.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent employment.
• 12-hour shifts providing consistent working hours.
• Modern workshop environment at Perth Airport.
• Upskilling, training and career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and benefits.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting parents and carers.
• Peer recognition programs that acknowledge employees who go above and beyond.

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.