Trades Assistant

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Driver/Trades Assistant with a HC licence to join our Equipment Division at Perth Airport. In this role, you will support the workshop team with mechanical tasks, assist tradespeople on the workshop floor, and carry out equipment movements as required.

What We Offer:

• Full-time permanent role with consistent hours

• Monday – Friday (6am Starts)

• $40.39/hour plus 15% superannuation

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team across multiple sites

• Exposure to a variety of vehicles, equipment, and mechanical tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trade assistant support for diesel and petrol mechanical repairs as directed by the Workshop Manager

• Pick up and deliver vehicles, equipment, and parts as required

• Yard movements of heavy vehicles, including rigid trucks, prime movers, and trailers

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop and work environment

• Perform weekly/monthly vehicle and equipment checks

• Maintain accurate job cards and records

• Follow all OHS procedures and participate in safety programs

• The role may also involve operating or repositioning B-Double combinations within designated yard and operational areas.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong mechanical knowledge and workshop experience

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions

• Well organised, motivated, and safety-conscious

Qualifications & Licences:

• HC Truck Licence or higher

• Forklift Licence preferred but not mandatory

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About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.