Trade Assistant - Western Suburbs

Programmed GO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking a reliable Trade Assistant to support a busy dairy industry warehouse. The role involves assisting tradespeople, using hand and power tools, and performing general maintenance with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Day shift 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. A current Forklift License is essential. You will move materials, assist with repairs and equipment servicing, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Trade Assistant or in a similar hands-on role.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Current and valid forklift licence - essential.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake a variety of general maintenance and trade duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with general maintenance and repair work.
• Use hand and power tools to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
• Assist with equipment servicing, repairs and installations.
• Perform general trade assistance duties throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with moving materials, equipment and components.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Operate a forklift for material handling and warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Trade assistance

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift licence (essential)

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable and hands-on Trade Assistant to join our dairy industry client in a busy warehouse environment. This role is ideal for someone with practical experience using hand and power tools, assisting tradespeople and carrying out general maintenance duties.

The successful candidate will provide support to the maintenance team, assisting with repairs, servicing and general trade duties to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained safely and efficiently.

This role is Day Shift, 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

All applicants MUST HAVE a valid Forklift License.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with general maintenance and repair work.

• Use hand and power tools to carry out basic maintenance tasks.

• Assist with equipment servicing, repairs and installations.

• Perform general trade assistance duties throughout the warehouse.

• Assist with moving materials, equipment and components.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

• Operate a forklift for material handling and warehouse duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant or in a similar hands-on role.

• Confident using hand and power tools.

• Current and valid forklift licence - essential.

• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to undertake a variety of general maintenance and trade duties.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.