Trades Assistant

Hawk Logistics; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Permanent and Full-Time

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Development

Uniforms & PPE

Modern Fleet

Job summary

Hawk Logistics is seeking qualified Trade Assistants to join our Victorian workshops across multiple sites. Various shifts—day, afternoon, night, and weekends—are available. We offer a supportive team culture and a competitive remuneration package.

You will assist with servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy vehicles, use hand and power tools, and help with inspections under supervision. Applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared for background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience around trucks or heavy vehicles is highly regarded.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and interest in heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools and workshop equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and preventive maintenance of heavy vehicles.
• Perform general workshop duties under supervision of qualified mechanics and the Workshop Manager.
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Keep accurate records of service and repairs.

Skills

Heavy vehicle experience

Mechanical knowledge

Tool familiarity

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We have multiple opportunities for qualified Trade Assistants, to join Hawk Logistics in one of its three Victorian based workshops.

Day, Afternoon, Night Shift & weekend work all available.

Supportive team culture

Good remuneration package

Reporting to the Workshop Manager

About Hawk Logistics:

Hawk Logistics is a privately owned transport and logistics company specializing in refrigerated freight. Beginning in 2011 with one truck the business has grown rapidly to provide logistic services to some of Australia’s largest food and beverage manufacturers across the eastern seaboard with more than 600 vehicles and 300 employees.

Benefits of the position

• 12% Superannuation
• Generous renumeration - well above the award rates.
• Permanent and Full-Time positions available.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Supplied Uniforms and PPE.
• Safety conscious workplace.
• Modern Fleet, most under 3 years oldKenworth and Volvo.
• Career development and progression.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy vehicles and workshop equipment.
• Performing general mechanical workshop duties under the direction of qualified mechanics and the Workshop Manager.
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment safely and appropriately.
• Assisting with vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance and general workshop checks.
• Keeping accurate records of service and repairs.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working around trucks, heavy vehicles, trailers or mobile plant is highly regarded.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and a genuine interest in developing a career in heavy vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools and general workshop equipment.
• Demonstrated ability working within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely follow instructions and work under the direction of qualified mechanics and supervisors.
• All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a criminal history check, pre-employment medical and/or drug & alcohol testing as required.

Hawk Logistics P/L embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including, the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders and abilities.