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 1,600 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 fleets, with over 1,500 commercial vehicles and 3,500 trailers.
The Opportunity
We've expanded and, with the opening of our brand‐new, state‐of‐the‐art workshop facility, we're looking for a hands‐on Trade Assistant / Wash Bay Attendant to join our afternoon shift team. This is your opportunity to work in a newly built, modern workshop designed for safety, efficiency and performance. Reporting to the Leading Hand, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, hands‐on work and thrives in an active workshop environment. The role involves regular manual handling and being on your feet throughout the shift, including lifting, bending, pushing and pulling. If you take pride in keeping equipment clean and in top condition, enjoy working with your hands and want to be part of a supportive, safety‐focused team, this could be for you. You'll work under the leadership of an experienced team, and if you're eager to learn, you'll be surrounded by people willing to share their knowledge. No two days are the same. This role suits someone who takes ownership, shows initiative and genuinely wants to grow in a fast‐moving workshop environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* 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
* Reliable pay and consistent work
* Look smart while you work – Company uniform provided
* Novated car lease option
* Salary sacrifice
* Employee recognition and rewards programme
* 24/7 Employee assistance programme including financial wellness support
* Growth and development to support career progression
* Paid parental leave
* Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
* Stable ASX listed, multi‐modal business with 80 years of industry history
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today. 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.
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