Trade Assistants and Fire Sentry

Trade Assistants & Fire Sentry wanted to join our highly experienced & professional team of Boilermakers and Welders servicing the maritime industry with immediate start.

Great opportunity for school leavers to gain entry into trade related industry with potential to move into apprenticeships in Boilermaking.

Full Time Permanent and Casual opportunities with significant overtime opportunities.

Hourly rate subject to skills & experience.

We are looking for staff who are comfortable working locally but are also flexible to travel and work away from home at a variety of worksites nationally. Above award wages, penalties and living away from home allowance where applicable.

Far North Fabrication Pty Ltd with a fixed base of operation in Cairns Qld, is a family owned and operated Australian fabrication, ship repair and boat building business specialising in the construction, refit and maintenance of vessels for Defence, Commercial and Private sectors. Due to higher demand, we are seeking to recruit specialised skill sets for delivery of service and products into the Maritime industry.

Must have construction industry safety induction white card, confined space entry, EWP and W@H’s tickets.

Position and rates are negotiable based on skill sets and experience, must be willing to perform overtime. These positions can lead to permanent work for the right people with ongoing skills training.

What you need:

• Proactive approach to safety in the workplace.
• A team player with a professional work ethic, taking pride in quality of workmanship.
• Flexibility to work away from home when required on an agreed roster.
• Good time management and punctuality.

What we offer:

• A safe working environment within a team of highly skilled and experienced employees.
• Above Award competitive rates.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Career development opportunities.
• Ongoing relevant skills & certification training.

Essential:

• Industry White Card
• Current Drivers Licence
• Reliable transport
• Right to work in Australia
• Able to pass industry medicals
• Criminal history checks – where required

Highly regarded:

• Experience in the Maritime Industry
• Forklift Licence
• First Response Fire Fighting Equipment
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space
• First Aid