MR Truck Driver/ Labourer

Maxwell Apprentices

Newcastle-Maitland

On-site

AUD 61,000 - 83,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cardiff-based workshop
Hands-on role in busy workshop

Job summary

Maxwell Recruitment and Training has an opportunity for an experienced Trade Assistant to join a busy electrical workshop in Cardiff. This hands-on role supports qualified tradespeople and assists with movement, preparation, repair and overhaul of electrical equipment and components.

You will operate a forklift, use hand and power tools, and maintain a clean, safe workshop. Drug and alcohol testing may be required prior to commencement.

Qualifications

  • Candidate has forklift licence (essential).
  • Previous trade assistant/workshop/manufacturing experience preferred.
  • MR or HR truck licence highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Assist qualified electrical tradespeople with workshop activities.
  • Disassemble/reassemble electrical equipment and components.
  • Operate a forklift to load, unload and move equipment.
  • Clean and prepare components for repair/overhaul/testing.
  • Use a range of hand and power tools.
  • Assist with loading/unloading trucks.
  • Complete manual handling and general labouring duties.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, organised workshop.
  • Follow site safety procedures and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Forklift licensed
Trade Assistant experience
MR/HR licence
Manual handling
Hand and power tools
Safety awareness
Driver's licence

Tools

Hand tools
Power tools

Job description

Maxwell Recruitment and Training has been a specialist supplier of skilled labour for over 15 years and currently has an opportunity for an experienced Trade Assistant to join an established electrical business based in Cardiff.

This is a hands on role working within a busy electrical workshop, supporting qualified tradespeople and assisting with the movement, preparation, repair and overhaul of electrical equipment and components.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist qualified electrical tradespeople with day-to-day workshop activities
  • Assist with the disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment and components
  • Operate a forklift to load, unload and move equipment and materials
  • Clean and prepare components for repair, overhaul and testing
  • Use a range of hand and power tools
  • Assist with loading and unloading trucks
  • Complete manual handling and general labouring duties
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop
  • Follow all site safety procedures and supervisor instructions
What's on Offer
  • $51.31 per hour
  • Cardiff based workshop
  • Opportunity to work with an established Newcastle electrical business
  • Hands on role within a busy workshop environment
  • Work alongside experienced and qualified tradespeople
What We're Looking For
  • Current Forklift Licence -essential
  • Previous Trade Assistant, workshop, manufacturing or industrial experience
  • MR or HR Truck Licence highly regarded
  • Physically fit and capable of completing manual handling and labour intensive duties
  • Confident using hand and power tools
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Reliable with a good work ethic and willingness to assist wherever required
  • Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport

Note: candidates will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing prior to commencement.

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