Trades Assistant - Forklift Licence required

Quintrex Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Health and Safety bonus

On-site physio

EAP

Job summary

Quintrex Pty on the Gold Coast is seeking a Trades Assistant with a current forklift licence to support the Plate Boats team in Coomera. You will move parts, assist with cabin top installs, and help welders, while maintaining accurate records. The role runs 6am–2:30pm, 40 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $32.01.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, and eager to learn. Full Australian working rights and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift licence required.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to pass pre-employment checks.
• Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move parts and stock around.
• Assist with cabin top installs and tacking of boats.
• Maintain accurate records of parts and materials.
• Assist welders and perform general labouring duties.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Physically Fit

Team Player

Reliable Attendance

Job description

Trades Assistant - Forklift Licence required

Posted: 30/09/2026

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gold Coast, QLD

Job Category: Forklift Operator,Trades Assistant

About the company

Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a hard working, reliable candidate, with a current Forklift licence, to work as a Trades Assistant for our Plate Boats team based in Coomera. Duties include operating forklift to move parts and stock around, assisting with cabin top installs and tacking of boats, maintaining accurate records of parts, assisting welders and general labouring duties.

These are full time, permanent roles working 6am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday (40hrs/ week). Hourly rate is $32.01/ hour

Desired Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual labouring tasks
• Willingness to learn. All training will be provided.
• Reliability with great attendance
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
• Be a great team player who is willing to learn
• Show initiative and enthusiasm
• Have your own reliable transport and Driver’s License
• Have full Australian working rights
• Attention to detail and take pride in the quality of your work
• Willingness to learn and develop skills within our boat building operations

Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?

• Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
• Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
• Attendance bonus = $400 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
• Health and Safety bonus = $150 p/month (before tax) T&Cs apply.
• Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts ongym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
• Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of staff boats, spend your weekends on the water.
• Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
• We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
• Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish early at 2:30pm eachday - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!

Ready to jump onboard with us?

Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.

Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

Safety Matters Here

At Telwater, keeping our people safe comes first. Because we are a hands‑on manufacturing site, everyone is required to follow our safety procedures and wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) while at work. We provide the PPE you need so you can go home safe every day