Multiskill Trade Assistant & Maintenance Tech

Austcopolar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual/ongoing role

Site training

Supportive team

Laverton North location

Job summary

Austco Polar Cold Storage in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant / Maintenance Technician to support everyday facility operations. This casual/ongoing role offers site-specific training and a chance for permanency within a stable, essential industry team.

You will work across a range of tasks including basic maintenance and equipment upkeep. The role requires practical hands-on experience, safe work practices, and the ability to follow instruction in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Exposure to general facilities maintenance (basic plumbing, building repairs, fault finding).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of OH&S requirements.
• Electrical experience.
• EWP (Elevated Work Platform) licence.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Basic welding capability.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

OH&S knowledge

Electrical experience

EWP licence

Working at heights

Welding basics

Job description

Austco Polar Cold Storage in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant / Maintenance Technician to support everyday facility operations. This casual/ongoing role offers site-specific training and a chance for permanency within a stable, essential industry team.

You will work across a range of tasks including basic maintenance and equipment upkeep. The role requires practical hands-on experience, safe work practices, and the ability to follow instruction in a busy warehouse environment.