Junior Factory Hand / Trade Assistant

Customed Tiles; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools & PPE provided

Friendly workplace

Overtime opportunities

State-of-the-art equipment

Hands-on work

Forklift licence assistance

4.5 day work week

Job summary

Customed Tiles on the Gold Coast is a growing family business specialising in the customisation of wall and floor tiles, with a modern factory in Burleigh Heads. We’re seeking a hands-on person with a genuine keenness to learn and no prior experience required.

You’ll work closely with the owner, enjoy a 4.5 day week finishing Fridays at noon, and have access to tools, PPE, and overtime. This role is ideal for someone who likes practical work and wants tangible results.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; eager to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Willing to collaborate with the team to get work done.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and pack tiles according to plan.
• Follow shop drawings to meet client requirements.
• Cut and polish tiles to target sizes and finish.
• Operate specialised tile-cutting machinery.
• Perform quality checks to ensure defect-free products.
• Carry out routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

We are a growing family business specialising in the customisation of wall and floor tiles.

We have experienced a significant increase in demand for our service cutting tiles for small and major building projects and manufacturer of pool coping tiles using our Italian made machinery.

Position Overview:

You will be assisting the team and working with the owner in the operation of the business.

No previous experience required, we are seeking an individual with who's genuinely keen to learn and doesn't mind a bit of physical work.

No travel involved, all work is performed in our factory in Burleigh Heads.

Required skills:

You will be reliable, punctual and hard working and be willing to collaborate with other team members to ensure the work gets done.

The role will require you to:

• Unpacking and packing tiles
• Follow plans to create tiles that meet client requirements.
• Cutting and polishing tiles to achieve specified sizes and desired finish.
• Utilise specialised machinery to manufacture custom pool coping tiles.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure tiles are free of defects and meet our high standards.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

What We Offer:

• All necessary tools and PPE provided.
• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• Opportunity for additional income with optional overtime.
• Experience with state-of-the-art equipment.
• The opportunity to work with your hands and see the tangible results of your efforts.
• Assistance with obtaining forklift licence
• A 4.5 day working week, finish at 12pm on Friday.