Labourer

Recurrent Energy; Wandoan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Roster options

Career progression

Long term security

Clean energy transition

Job summary

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, is hiring a General Labourer for the Wandoan 1 Solar Farm to maintain operations and support site activities. You will work with the O&M team to ensure safe, reliable performance and assist with routine checks and grounds maintenance.

The role offers a base salary of AUD 65,000–70,000 plus super, flexible rosters, overtime at award rates, long-term security, and ongoing training within a growing clean energy company.

Qualifications

• Experience labouring in a similar field.
• Experience with operating a Tractor and Slasher.
• Ability to pass medical, drug, alcohol tests and Police Check.
• Must have full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Assisting carrying out maintenance checks on solar farm equipment.
• Maintaining upkeep of site and plant equipment.
• Providing general site duties to ensure smooth operations.
• Grounds maintenance of plant/vegetation on site (using mowers, whipper snippers etc.)

Skills

Labour experience

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Tools

Tractor

Slasher

Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar. As a technologically driven front-runner, we are a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and provider of solar energy solutions as well as boasting a diverse pipeline of utility-scale power projects.

We operate a growing network of solar farms across Australia and are committed to advancing sustainable power generation.

The Opportunity

We are looking for local candidates to join our O&M team at Wandoan 1 Solar Farm as our Labourer. Play a rewarding role in exceptional maintenance of our solar farm’s operations.

What we offer:

• $65,000 - $70,000 base salary + super
• Additional overtime and public holiday worked paid at award rates
• Consistent roster available. Choose to work from the following rosters:
• 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday to Friday)
• 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday)
• 8 days on, 6 days off (Wednesday to Wednesday)
• Long term job security
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities within a growing company
• Be part of Australia's clean energy transition

Your responsibilities as a General Labourer will be:

• Assisting carrying out maintenance checks on solar farm equipment
• Maintaining upkeep of site and plant equipment
• Providing general site duties to ensure smooth operations
• Grounds maintenance of plant/vegetation on site (using mowers, whipper snippers etc.)
• Mechanical technical skills are preferred
• You may also be requested to travel to other solar farms for a pre-determined period of time to support or train

To be successful as our General Labourer, you will have:

• Experience labouring in a similar field
• Experience with operating a Tractor and Slasher
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bring a positive can-do attitude and sound communication skills You must have experience with operating a Tractor and Slasher
• Ability to pass medical, drug, alcohol tests and Police Check

As this is a long term role, we are only seeking applicants with full Australian working rights.

Recurrent Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. All applications will be considered on their merits.

*Pre-employment medical screening is required for this role.