Our Company:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand's largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1600 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.
With over 80 years of dedicated service, K&S Freighters now operates one of Australia's largest company- owned fleet, with over 1,500 commercial vehicles and 3,500 trailers.
The Opportunity:
We're expanding and looking for a hands-on Trade Assistant / Wash Bay Attendant to join our afternoon shift team at our newly built, modern workshop facility. This role involves regular manual handling, physical activity, and time on your feet.
Reporting to the Leading Hand, this role is perfect for someone who is comfortable with tasks that require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and working in an active workshop environment.
If you take pride in keeping equipment in top condition, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be part of a supportive, safety-focused team — this one's for you.
What You'll Be Doing:
No two shifts look the same. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Carrying out fleet and equipment washing to required quality and presentation standards
· Assisting with general maintenance, minor repairs, and workshop support tasks
· Conducting fleet and equipment inspections, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and ready for use
· Reporting any faults, defects, hazards, incidents or near misses to management
· Assisting trades and the broader workshop team with job site and yard tasks
· Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised workshop and wash bay
· Ensuring tools, equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order
· Completing documentation and records accurately and professionally
· Working collaboratively with the team to achieve daily goals and supporting our customers
What You'll Bring:
· Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence (essential)
· Forklift Licence (essential)
· Demonstrated experience working in a workshop or industrial environment
· Confidence using hands and power tools
· A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail
· Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
· A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Why join us:
· Well rewarded hourly rates + penalties
· A brand-new well-equipped workshop
· Look smart while you work – company uniform provided
· On the job training and development provided to build your skills
· Multi-divisional career pathways across the wider K&S Group
· A safety driven culture where you're supported, protected, and valued
· /7 Wellness Support - Including Financial Wellness
· Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
· Corporate Health Plan Discount
· Novated Lease option – affordable vehicle ownership
We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation.
To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.