Trades – Assistant

Soldier On; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Clear Pathways for career advancement

Experience in a global organisation

Job summary

Veolia ANZ is seeking a Trades Assistant in Kilburn, SA, to support environmental services operations and assist Mechanics in daily tasks within a structured shift pattern.

The role emphasizes maintaining safe, tidy work areas, following safety rules, and contributing to a collaborative team focused on environmental transformation.

Qualifications

• Welding experience required or highly desirable.
• HR and forklift licences are highly desirable.
• Able to work without supervision in a safety‑critical environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safety and a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organised, and safe work environments.
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards to ensure workplace safety.
• Provide crucial assistance to Mechanics in daily operations.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks under supervision.
• Demonstrate strong self-management in handling assigned projects.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and safety regulations.

Skills

Welding experience

Forklift licence

HR licence

Self-supervised work

Problem solving

Strong safety focus

Automotive industry background

Job description

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Environmental Services team at Veolia ANZ as a Trades Assistant in Kilburn, 5084- SA. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of environmental sustainability while developing your skills in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday : 11:00 – 19:00

Friday – 8:00 – 16:00

What’s on offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Clear Pathways for career advancement within our organisation
• Opportunity to gain experience within a global organisation

What you’ll be responsible for

• Maintain clean, organised, and safe work environments
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards to ensure workplace safety
• Provide crucial assistance to Mechanics in their daily operations
• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks under supervision
• Demonstrate strong self-management skills in handling assigned projects
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment
• Stay updated on industry best practices and safety regulations

What you’ll need to be successful

• Welding experience
• Automotive Industry background highly desirable
• HR and forklift licence is highly desirable
• Able to work without supervision
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• A supportive and safety-focused work environment
• A strong safety focus

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators… and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
If you can tick most of the boxes and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation,

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.