HC Truck Driver / Trades Assistant

Coastwide Engineering; Warrawong; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastwide Engineering Pty Ltd in Illawarra / South Coast NSW is seeking a transport and workshop support role to move equipment between Coastwide facilities, client sites and suppliers, with duties across workshops and on-site maintenance.

The role requires HC Licence with 2 years' experience, a safe driving record, and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team. Ongoing work with a Monday–Thursday roster and a competitive hourly wage plus Super.

Qualifications

• HC Licence with 2 years' experience.
• Clean driving record; background check may be required.
• Dogging or rigging ticket desirable.
• Bluescope passport knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment and components between workshops and client sites.
• Operate trucks of different sizes safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload and secure loads in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks and required documentation.
• Assist tradespeople with grinding, painting and cleaning.
• General yard duties and maintenance of fleet equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

EWP operation

Truck driving

Job description

Coastwide Engineering Pty Ltd
Illawarra / South Coast NSW

Ongoing work for clients such as BlueScope Steel, coal mines, and quarries

Mix of project, maintenance, shutdown, and all hour breakdown work at various client sites and in Coastwide Engineering workshops

Established company with long-term pipeline of work

Coastwide Engineering has been operating since 1972. We employ 100+ people across multiple divisions and deliver fabrication, CNC machining, maintenance, breakdown, shutdown and project work to heavy industry. We’ve built long-term relationships with clients including BlueScope Steel and local mining and quarry operations.

The Role

The role is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of equipment, materials and manufactured components between Coastwide Engineering facilities, client sites and suppliers. The role also provides practical duties across workshop, site and general maintenance activities.

Your work will cover a balanced mix of:

• Operating various trucks of different sizes safely and efficiently (HC Licence minimum)
• Operate forklift and EWP
• Transport equipment, materials and components between workshops and client sites
• Load, unload, secure and restrain loads in accordance with relevant legislation
• Maintain vehicle logbooks and required documentation
• Assist tradespeople with grinding, painting, cleaning
• General yard duties including upkeep and maintenance of trucks and Coastwide plant and equipment

About You

• Well developed communication skills and commitment to safety
• HC Licence minimum with 2 years experience
• Good driving record (background check may be completed with consent)
• Dogging or rigging ticket (desirable)
• Bluescope passport and knowledge of the works an advantage
• Professional conduct to clients and fellow workers
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and within a team
• Ability to work overtime

Remuneration

• Wages: $44.58 - $47.83 + Super
• Quarterly Production Bonus
• Monday - Thursday roster (38hrs): 9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 9.5

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