Labourer

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Hardware Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
About Us

Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and part of one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

About the Role

We are looking for people who are reliable and want to grow their skills to join our team either in our Roofing or Truss & Frame manufacturing sites as Fabricator/ Labourer. These are hands on full time or casual opportunities for the right people who want to work as part of a team producing high quality products.

Responsibilities will include

Having the right attitude and being physically fit with a desire to learn, prior experience working with sheet metal or timber trusses / frames is highly desirable, however not essential it's a great opportunity for someone who is keen and reliable.

  • Folding, cutting and roll forming roofing materials (Roofing Fabricator)
  • Cutting and assembling frames and trusses (Truss & Frame Worker)
  • Assess stock requirements and job prioritisation
  • Ensure jobs are completed accurately within a timely manner
  • Reading and understanding product schematics and assembly instructions.
  • Safety mindset
  • Picking orders and general yard work
Qualifications & Skills
  • Physically fit with the ability to safely lift loads and manually handle goods
  • High awareness of site safety and duty of care for yourself, teammates and site visitors
  • Ability to learn new skills and understand instructions
  • Enjoyment of manual labour and getting your hands dirty
  • Experience with hand tools advantageous
  • Manual Vehicle Licence
  • Forklift Licence (LF) Advantageous

Perks
  • Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude
  • Uniform provided, so you can look the part
  • Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region
  • Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
  • Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
  • EAP - Employee Assistance Program

PLEASE NOTE

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.

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