Refrigeration Trades Assistant - Permanent Full-Time + Vehicle

AJ Baker & Sons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-time position

Company vehicle/allowance with fuel

EB A pay rates

Phone and tools provided

2 RDOs per month

Supportive team culture

Job summary

AJ Baker & Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned business with branches nationwide, seeks a Trades Assistant for its Victorian team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support maintenance, minor plumbing tasks, and installation work on refrigerated displays, collaborating with refrigeration technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, hands-on tool skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Has a valid driver’s license and permanent rights to work in Australia.
• White Card preferred for safety training.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on general maintenance and minor repair tasks.
• Attend sites to investigate and repair minor water leaks and carry out minor plumbing works.
• Carry out minor cool room repairs and maintenance (panels, doors, seals).
• Assist refrigeration technicians and other trades as required.
• Join, position and assist with installation of refrigerated display cases and equipment.
• Delivery and collection of materials, parts and equipment for jobs.
• Maintenance cleaning of refrigerated cases.
• Confident use of hand tools and battery-powered tools.
• General maintenance, housekeeping and site clean-up.

Skills

Driver's License

Hand tool skills

Strong work ethic

Safety awareness

Education

White Card (Preferable)

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Job description

AJ Baker & Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned business with branches nationwide, seeks a Trades Assistant for its Victorian team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support maintenance, minor plumbing tasks, and installation work on refrigerated displays, collaborating with refrigeration technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, hands-on tool skills, and a strong safety mindset.