MR Truck Driver/ Labourer

Maxwell Apprentices; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

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.