Trades Assistant - Plate Boat Team (Forklift Licence Required)

About the role

Telwater, Australia's largest manufacturer of trailered boats, is looking for a hard-working, reliable Trades Assistant for its Plate Boats team in Coomera. The role is full time and permanent, working 6am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), at an hourly rate of $32.01.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move parts and stock around the factory
• Assist with cabin top installs and tacking of boats
• Maintain accurate records of parts
• Assist welders and carry out general labouring duties

Required profile

• Current forklift licence (LF)
• Physically fit and able to do manual labouring tasks
• Own reliable transport and driver's licence
• Full Australian working rights
• Willingness to learn, reliability and good attendance, attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and take pride in the quality of work

All training is provided. Applicants must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test; shortlisted candidates are invited to interview.

What we offer

• Employee of the Month awards and recognition, and an Employee of the Year prize
• Annual leave loading and a guaranteed holiday over Christmas
• Attendance bonus of $400 per month before tax, and a health and safety bonus of $150 per month before tax
• Free on-site physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program and Flare Benefits program
• Product loan program and discounted employee parts purchase program
• Christmas parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events
• Factories in the Coomera Marine Precinct, finishing early at 2:30pm