Trades Assistant

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities in a high growth,

Supportive and safe work environment

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Company discounts

Salary packaging

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited is seeking a Trade Assistant for a full-time role in New South Wales. The position involves maintaining site vehicles and equipment, with an hourly rate of 36.70 and potential overtime.

Your duties include repairs of light vehicles, tyre servicing, daily maintenance, fuel tracking, and supporting site operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and servicing tasks.
• Safe work practices and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to undertake varied tasks to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintenance of light vehicles on site.
• Servicing and replacing tyres as needed.
• Assist with daily maintenance, refuelling and fuel usage records.
• Keep accurate records of servicing activities.
• Support overall upkeep and operational readiness of site equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive learner

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Join Australia’s leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

• $36.70 per hour
• Mon to Fri 6.30am–3pm + potential Overtime

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Trade Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining site vehicles and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

• Repairs and maintenance of light vehicles on site
• Servicing and replacing tyres as needed
• Assist with yellow gear blowouts, daily maintenance, and refueling.
• Keep accurate records of fuel usage and servicing activities.
• Support the overall upkeep and operational readiness of site equipment.

About You

A strong mechanical aptitude is ideal, but we’re open to training the right candidate who is proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to perform general maintenance and servicing tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to workplace safety and efficiency.
• Willingness to take on varied tasks to support operations.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.

About Us

Joinus at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insuranceand more

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.