Yardperson / Trade Assistant

Marble Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Marble Group in Brisbane is seeking an entry-level Yardperson to join the workshop team during a peak period. You’ll perform general housekeeping, yard duties, and assist tradespeople with hands-on tasks in a busy facility near Eagle Farm.

The role offers forklift work, machine prep and grounds maintenance, with training available for the forklift licence and a path to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a TA or yardperson is highly regarded but not essential.
• Willing to learn and take on a wide range of tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Able to perform physical, hands-on work.
• Forklift licence highly regarded but not essential (training may be available).

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping and yard maintenance.
• Forklift work and general machinery operation.
• Assisting tradesmen with day-to-day tasks in the workshop.
• Cleaning up operating areas to maintain a safe, tidy environment.
• Washing and preparing machines, including detailing and applying decals.
• Mowing and general grounds maintenance.
• General yard duties as required.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Reliable

Willing to learn

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This well-known, Tier 1 UG mining contractor has been operating in Australia for over a decade and boasts a broad portfolio of development, ground support and production contracts on a national basis. They're currently in the busiest period in the company's history, driving strong demand for support staff to keep the workshop running smoothly.

Working out of their large Eagle Farm facility, you'll support the workshop team with general yard duties, machine prep, and hands-on assistance to tradespeople during the busiest period in the company's history. A great foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone keen to build a long-term career in the industry.

The role

• Initial 3-month contract with view to extend
• General housekeeping and yard maintenance
• Forklift work and general machinery operation
• Assisting tradesmen with day-to-day tasks across the workshop
• Cleaning up operating areas to maintain a safe, tidy work environment
• Washing and preparing machines, including detailing and applying stickers/decals
• Mowing and general grounds maintenance
• General yard duties as required

Your value

• Prior experience as a T/A or yardperson highly regarded - but not essential
• Willing to learn and get stuck into a wide range of tasks
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
• Forklift licence highly regarded but not essential (training may be available)

The opportunity
This is a great entry-level opportunity to get your foot in the door with a reputable, Tier 1 mining contractor.

• Genuine potential to transition into a full-time, ongoing role
• Convenient workshop location close to the city (near Eagle Farm), plus plenty of parking
• Great environment to learn from experienced tradespeople and build genuine mining industry exposure

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

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