Labourer

Ace Materials Handling; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Materials Handling Pty Ltd is seeking a Labourer/Trades Assistant to join our Ipswich-based team on a full-time basis. The role supports maintenance, inspection and installation activities on Defence and industrial sites across South East Queensland, with on-the-job training provided.

We value hands-on workers who are eager to learn, respect safety protocols, and contribute to a growing Australian business.

Qualifications

• Must have strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Reliability and punctuality are critical in this role.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians with maintenance, inspection, repair and installation activities.
• Ensure site safety requirements are followed at all times.
• Undertake spotting duties for technicians at heights and assist with safe work practices.
• Transport parts, tools, materials and equipment to and from work sites.
• Safely use hand tools, mechanical power tools and other equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading and organising equipment and materials.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas.
• Perform general labouring duties as required.
• Support the efficient delivery of works across Defence and industrial sites.
• Represent ACE Materials Handling professionally on customer sites.

Skills

Health and safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability & punctuality

Physical fitness

Tools

EWP Licence

Working at Heights Certification

First Aid & CPR Certification

Defence site access clearance (Citizenship)

Job description

ACE Materials Handling Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned engineering and materials handling company that has been operating since 1991, with branches in Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Darwin, Cairns and Townsville. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, loyalty, honesty and respect, whilst investing in the development and growth of our employees.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and safety-focused Labourer / Trades Assistant to join our team in a full-time capacity based in Ipswich.

This role will primarily support works being undertaken on Defence and industrial sites across South East Queensland. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing a job properly, and is eager to learn and develop within a growing Australian company.

Previous experience is advantageous, however we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

In this role, you will work alongside our experienced technicians and assist with the safe delivery of maintenance, inspection, repair and installation works on a range of materials handling equipment. ACE will provide on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain valuable skills and industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technicians with maintenance, inspection, repair and installation activities

• Ensure site safety requirements are followed at all times

• Undertake 'spotting' duties for technicians working at heights and assist with safe work practices

• Transport parts, tools, materials and equipment to and from work sites

• Safely use hand tools, mechanical power tools and other equipment

• Assist with loading, unloading and organising equipment and materials

• Maintain clean, organised and safe work areas

• Perform general labouring duties as required

• Support the efficient delivery of works across Defence and industrial sites

• Represent ACE Materials Handling professionally while working on customer sites

Essential Requirements

• Australian Citizenship (required for access to Defence sites), this is a requirement to be successful for this role

• Current Driver's Licence

• Construction Industry White Card (or ability to obtain)

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Reliable and punctual work ethic

• Ability to undertake physically demanding work

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a labouring, trades assistant or site-based role

• Experience working on Defence, industrial, construction or maintenance sites

• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence

• Working at Heights Certification

• First Aid and CPR Certification

We offer competitive hourly rates, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career within a growing and well-established Australian business.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, safety-conscious and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills while working with a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.