Gardener/maintenance Person

**Location**:
Wollert

Employment Type:
SA - Salaried

Department:
VIC BRICKS TRANSPORT MANAGER

**Salary**:
Company Ute + Sign-on Bonus + Great Benefits

Closing Date:
08/09/2023

**The Role**

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**We are seeking an experienced and passionate Gardener/Maintenance Person to work at our Austral Bricks plant in Wollert VIC. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the parks and gardens within the Wollert Site, as well as overseeing the overall upkeep of office amenities and buildings.**

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**Duties include**:

- Maintain parks & gardens, including mowing, planting, weeding, watering, and pruning, to ensure the parks and gardens within the Wollert Site are vibrant and well-maintained.
- General maintenance of office amenities and buildings, including basic repairs, painting and housekeeping.
- Conduct routine inspections of facilities, identifying and addressing any repairs or maintenance needs promptly.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant with WHS policies and procedures.
- Assist with maintaining Sales Centre yard when required.
- Assist with the Brick Cutter role when required.
- Undertake other duties as directed.

**Success Requirements**:

- Proven experience in gardening and landscaping, with a strong understanding of horticulture practices.
- Knowledge of office maintenance, including the ability to handle basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong ability to work unsupervised and meet targets.
- A Forklift Licence is preferred.

**Why join us?**

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- We offer a sign on bonus of 1 weeks extra pay for eligible new employees.
- We are proud to support and be associated with the Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI).
- We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
- We are committed to supporting families and we have a company parental leave scheme.
- Eligible employees will have the opportunity to be a part of the Brickworks Employee Share Plan.
- We celebrate our employees success with a variety of awards, including Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs.
- We invest in our employees development by offering on-going education and training, along with career progression opportunities.
- We also offer a range of support programs via our EAP provider, available to all staff and their immediate family members.
- Brickworks supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

**Who we are**

Brickworks is one of the Australia’s largest and most diverse building material manufacturers, housing some of Australia’s best-known building material brands.
- With a broad product portfolio including clay bricks & pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, precast concrete panels, roof tiles, and timber battens; Brickworks operates manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, being uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry.
- Part of the Brickworks Group, Austral Bricks is Australia’s largest, best-known and most efficient clay brick and paver manufacturer. Founded in 1908 Austral Bricks has a well-established national presence with manufacturing and sales facilities in every state. It has long been at the forefront of product innovation and efficient, sustainable production. The introduction of robotic brick handling equipment and the ongoing pursuit of energy and resource efficiencies has enabled Austral Bricks to maintain its competitive edge.**How to Apply**

You will need to be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident to apply.