Trades Assistant / Labourer

AJ Baker & Sons; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-time position

Company vehicle/allowance with fuel

EB A pay rates

Phone and tools provided

2 RDOs per month

Supportive team culture

Job summary

AJ Baker & Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned business with branches nationwide, seeks a Trades Assistant for its Victorian team on a permanent full-time basis. You will support maintenance, minor plumbing tasks, and installation work on refrigerated displays, collaborating with refrigeration technicians while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, hands-on tool skills, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Has a valid driver’s license and permanent rights to work in Australia.
• White Card preferred for safety training.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on general maintenance and minor repair tasks.
• Attend sites to investigate and repair minor water leaks and carry out minor plumbing works.
• Carry out minor cool room repairs and maintenance (panels, doors, seals).
• Assist refrigeration technicians and other trades as required.
• Join, position and assist with installation of refrigerated display cases and equipment.
• Delivery and collection of materials, parts and equipment for jobs.
• Maintenance cleaning of refrigerated cases.
• Confident use of hand tools and battery-powered tools.
• General maintenance, housekeeping and site clean-up.

Skills

Driver's License

Hand tool skills

Strong work ethic

Safety awareness

Education

White Card (Preferable)

Tools

Manual tools

Power tools

Job description

AJ Baker & Sons are a fourth generation, family owned company, established in 1920 with branches throughout Australia. Located in WA, SA, NSW, VIC & QLD, we specialise in; supply, installation, service and maintenance of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning for supermarkets and other commercial businesses.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, suitably qualified and experienced Trades Assistant to join the Victorian team on a permanent fulltime basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Working independently on general maintenance and minor repair tasks as required
• Attending sites to investigate and repair minor water leaks and carry out minor plumbing-related works
• Carrying out minor cool room repairs and maintenance, including panels, doors, seals, trims and general hardware
• Assisting refrigeration technicians and other trades where required
• Joining, positioning and assisting with the installation of refrigerated display cases and equipment
• Delivery and collection of materials, parts and equipment for jobs
• Carrying out maintenance cleaning work on refrigerated cases
• Confident use of hand tools and battery-powered tools
• General maintenance, housekeeping and site clean-up

To be a successful candidate, you will possess:

• Driver’s License
• Permanent rights to work in Australia
• White Card (Preferable)
• Excellent hand tool skills
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Trades Assistant or similar role
• Strong work ethic
• Strong commitment to safety and relevant occupational health & safety expectations
• Experience towing a dual axle trailer an advantage
• Willingness to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, if required.

What AJ Baker & Sons can offer you?

• Permanent Full-time position with a stable, ongoing workload
• Fully maintained company vehicle (or allowance) plus fuel card
• EBA pay rates
• Company phone, uniform, and specialise tools provided
• 2 RDO's per month
• Supportive, team-focused culture with strong national backing