Wash Bay Attendant

Collins Transport Group; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 28 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Collins Adelaide is seeking a hands-on wash bay operator to ensure all trailers and vehicles meet Collins standards in our facility. You will drive quality, safety, and efficiency by following chemical-handling protocols and performing daily checks on wash bay equipment.

You will coordinate with operations and workshop staff to prioritise units, operate yard tugs safely, and maintain clear records to support fleet presentation and compliance with CoR and HVNL standards.

Qualificações

• Experience in wash bay roles, ideally in heavy vehicle transport or logistics.
• Knowledge of cleaning processes, equipment use, and chemical handling.
• Ability to operate yard tugs safely.
• Strong attention to detail and fleet presentation.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Valid licences and certifications current.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain washing standards and ensure Collins standards are met in the wash bay.
• Perform quality checks on cleaned trailers before release.
• Coordinate with operations/workshop to prioritise trailers.
• Safely move trailers with yard tug or prime mover.
• Oversee daily pre-operational checks of wash bay equipment.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of wash chemicals per SDS.

Conhecimentos

Vehicle washing processes

Safety compliance

Chemical handling

Yard tug operation

Attention to detail

Team communication

Record keeping

Formação académica

Licence(s) and certifications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Be a key member of our wash bay team to ensure all vehicles are cleaned and presented to company standards. This role drives operational efficiency, enforces safety and chemical-handling protocols, and ensures trailers are ready for workshop and operational use while developing team capability and maintaining high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Work to ensure that trailer and vehicle washing standards are consistently ensuring the Collins standards are consistently met using our dedicated truck wash bay and automated trailer wash facility.
• Conduct quality checks of cleaned trailers before release to the yard
• Coordinate with operations and workshop staff to prioritise trailers for cleaning
• Use yard tug or prime mover to safely move trailers into and out of the wash bay as required
• Oversee daily pre-operational checks of wash bay equipment and address any faults immediately
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and replenishment of wash chemicals in line with SDS and safety protocols

About you

• Previous experience in a wash bay role, preferably in heavy vehicle transport or logistics
• Strong understanding of vehicle cleaning processes, equipment use, and chemical handling
• Ability to safely operate yard tugs for trailer movements
• High attention to detail with a commitment to fleet presentation and safety
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Current and maintained licence(s) and certifications
• Compliance with CoR, HVNL, and fatigue, mass, dimension, load restraint, and vehicle condition standards

About us

Collins Adelaide is a family owned and operated transport business with origins dating back to 1965. Our ongoing tradition of exceptional customer service is supported by our long-term customers, great employees and our best-in-class facilities designed to provide the best care for the products we transport. Collins operates a large fleet of refrigerated vans and tautliners including up to B-triples, delivering both interstate linehaul services and local distribution of frozen, chilled, perishable and general goods. We are truly a family business with now three generations of 'Collins' working at the Wingfield depot, generously sharing their expertise while delivering the best results by being solution-driven problem solvers.