Vehicle Workshop Trade Assistant – Island Living

Hamilton Island Weddings; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Rent deducted pre-tax

Island living environment

Access to exclusive discounts

Supportive workshop team

Job summary

Hamilton Island invites applications for a Trade Assistant to support the Vehicle Workshop team with day-to-day servicing, repairs and general workshop tasks. You will assist with vehicle maintenance, tyre changes, parts collection and deliveries, while keeping the workspace clean, safe and well-documented.

Ideal candidates are practical, reliable and enjoy hands‑on work in a busy environment. Previous workshop or trade‑assistant experience is valuable, but attitude and willingness to contribute

Qualifications

• A current open manual driver licence.
• Experience changing tyres.
• Safety-focused attitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A forklift licence would be highly regarded.
• Previous workshop, automotive or trade-assistant experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradespeople with vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Change tyres and support other workshop tasks.
• Perform general labouring duties safely and efficiently.
• Collect and deliver parts, materials and equipment as required.
• Keep the workshop and job sites clean, safe and organised.
• Record labour hours, materials and job information accurately.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Manual driver licence

Tyre changing

Safety-focused

Physical work

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift licence

Workshop/automotive experience

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Hamilton Island invites applications for a Trade Assistant to support the Vehicle Workshop team with day-to-day servicing, repairs and general workshop tasks. You will assist with vehicle maintenance, tyre changes, parts collection and deliveries, while keeping the workspace clean, safe and well-documented.

Ideal candidates are practical, reliable and enjoy hands‑on work in a busy environment. Previous workshop or trade‑assistant experience is valuable, but attitude and willingness to contribute