Vehicle Bodybuilder - 8:6 Local Roster

About the role

Pearl Recruitment is recruiting experienced Vehicle Bodybuilders for a well-established client in Forrestfield, specialising in heavy-duty road transport equipment. The work is workshop-based with an immediate start and ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity. The roster is a local 8:6 schedule, day shift only, with 12-hour shifts (11.5 hours paid per day) at $61.78 per hour plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Complete MIG, FCAW and ARC welding
• Fabricate components and assemble heavy-duty trailers and road transport equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
• Carry out repairs, modifications and maintenance as required
• Work collaboratively with other trades and team members
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

Required profile

• Relevant trade certificate
• Previous experience in road transport fabrication, repairs or maintenance, ideally 3-5 years
• Experience working on trailers or other heavy-duty transport equipment
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment
• Unrestricted Australian working rights

Required skills

• MIG, FCAW and ARC welding
• Aluminium welding
• Desirable: forklift licence

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $61.78 plus superannuation
• Local 8:6 roster, day shift only, no FIFO
• Consistent 12-hour shifts
• Supportive workshop environment and training and development opportunities
• Ongoing work with a genuine path to permanent employment

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