Campervan Builder - Carpenter/Cabinet Maker/Technician/Mechanic

Byron bay van fitouts; Tyagarah; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immediate projects

Premium builds

Autonomy

Growth opportunities

Potential leadership path

Job summary

Byron Bay Van Fitouts is seeking skilled, independent contractors for two trade streams in Tyagarah, NSW on-site. This ABN-based engagement is project-by-project, with scope and rates agreed before each project and the aim of ongoing work across at least 12 months.

Technical stream covers 12V electrical, solar, batteries and related equipment, plus 240V work with the appropriate licence, water systems and mechanical fault-finding.

Qualifications

• Active ABN required
• Trade qualification or licence in at least one listed discipline
• Strong hands-on experience and high-quality workmanship
• Self-managed and reliable with good communication
• Own transport and standard trade tools
• Current driver’s licence and White Card
• Australian work rights and availability for Tyagarah workshop for 12+ months

Responsibilities

• Perform 12V electrical, solar, inverters, batteries and related installations
• Carry out 240V work where licensed
• Install water tanks, pumps, piping and appliances
• Electrical, mechanical and fault-finding tasks in campervan builds
• Cabinetry and fit-out installation, finishing and reading plans
• Read plans, use precise measurements and work with workshop tools

Skills

Active ABN

Trade qualification or licence

Hands-on experience

Clear communication

Own transport

Current driver’s licence

White Card

Australian work rights

Reliability

Education

Trade qualification or licence in listed discipline

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

CAMPERVAN BUILDER – ABN TRADE CONTRACTORS / OPERATIONS MANAGER PATHWAY

Tyagarah, NSW – on-site

Byron Bay Van Fitouts designs and builds premium custom campervans and motorhomes. We are seeking skilled, practical independent contractors across two trade streams:

You do not need both skill sets. Tell us which stream best matches your experience.

CONTRACT ARRANGEMENT

This is an independent contractor engagement through your own active ABN. Work is offered from project to project. The scope, timing, expected hours, deliverables and contractor rate will be agreed before each project begins. Regular project work and substantial hours may be available, but each engagement is project-specific.

We want to build an ongoing relationship with reliable contractors who expect to remain available across projects for at least 12 months. This is not intended as short-term or seasonal work.

TECHNICAL STREAM

You may work across:

• 12V electrical systems, solar, inverters, batteries and related equipment
• 240V work only where you hold the required Australian licence
• Water tanks, pumps, pipework, fittings and appliances
• Mechanical, installation, testing and fault-finding tasks
• Practical problem-solving throughout custom builds

CARPENTRY / CABINETMAKING STREAM

You may work across:

• Building and installing premium cabinetry and fit-out components
• Reading plans, technical drawings and accurate measurements
• Cutting, assembly, installation and detailed finishing
• Workshop machinery, power tools and hand tools
• Solving installation challenges in compact custom spaces

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• An active ABN and the ability to invoice for agreed project work
• A relevant trade qualification or licence in at least one listed discipline
• Strong hands-on experience and consistently high-quality workmanship
• A level-headed, professional and self-managed approach
• A strong work ethic, clear communication and respect for the team
• Reliability, consistency and ownership of agreed outcomes and deadlines
• Your own reliable transport and standard trade tools
• A current driver’s licence and White Card
• Current Australian work rights suitable for this contractor role and reliable availability to attend our Tyagarah workshop
• A genuine intention to remain available across projects for at least 12 months

Campervan, caravan, motorhome, marine, tiny-home, custom-manufacturing or comparable fit-out experience is highly regarded.

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS PATHWAY

We are especially interested in someone with sound judgment who communicates well, supports others, plans ahead and has the potential to progress within the team and eventually lead it. Previous management, workshop leadership, project coordination or operations experience is highly regarded.

Everyone starts in a hands-on trade and project-delivery role. An Operations Manager or Team Lead position will only be considered after the person has completed at least six months of consistent project work with Byron Bay Van Fitouts.

After that minimum six-month period, consideration will be based on demonstrated workmanship, reliability, communication, leadership, planning, team coordination, problem-solving and accountability, together with the company’s needs at the time. This is a genuine potential pathway, not an automatic promotion. Any management appointment would be a separate role or engagement agreed at that time.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $40–$50 per hour, depending on experience, capability and project scope
• Immediate project work for the right contractor
• A strong pipeline of premium custom builds
• Responsibility, autonomy and variety
• The opportunity to grow with the company across future projects
• Potential consideration for an Operations Manager or Team Lead role after at least six months of proven performance

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete a paid, supervised practical skills assessment, with the scope and rate agreed beforehand.