Trade Assistant

Trade Assistant - Within a Food Production Warehouse

Monday to Friday | 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Every second Saturday | 10:00am – 2:00pm

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a mechanical background?

We’re looking for a practical and reliable Trade Assistant to join our clients team in Arndell Park. You don’t need previous food industry experience — we’re more interested in your mechanical skills, attitude and ability to troubleshoot and get things working.

This could be a great opportunity for someone looking to take their mechanical experience in a new direction.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for a range of hands-on maintenance and general handyman tasks, helping keep equipment, machinery and the site running smoothly.

Your day may include:

• Troubleshooting equipment and mechanical issues
• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs
• Using hand and power tools
• Identifying problems and finding practical solutions
• Assisting with machinery and equipment maintenance
• Completing preventative maintenance tasks
• General handyman duties around the site
• Working safely and keeping the work area organised

What We're Looking For

We’re interested in people with a mechanical or technical background, including:

• Car, diesel or motorcycle mechanics looking for a new challenge
• Machine operators or technicians wanting to move into maintenance
• Tradespeople with strong mechanical skills
• Hands-on handymen who enjoy fixing and building things
• Someone who naturally enjoys troubleshooting and solving problems

You’ll need to be:

• Confident using hand and power tools
• Practical and mechanically minded
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working independently
• Comfortable working in Chilled Environments
• Comfortable working around Pork Products
• A good problem solver
• Keen to learn and take on new skills
• Safety conscious with a strong work ethic

What’s In It For You?

• Stable Monday to Friday afternoon shift
• Every second Saturday, 10am–2pm
• Opportunity to develop your maintenance skills
• Great opportunity to transition into a maintenance-focused role
• No previous food industry experience required
• Hands-on and varied work
• Supportive team environment

If you’re a mechanic, technician, machine operator or hands-on problem solver looking for something different, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!