Trades Assistant

6 days ago


Queensland Ref Australia Sodexo Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Description

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and join our team of problem solvers?    

If you're the go-to person, with the know-how to keep facilities running like clockwork, we have an opportunity for a Trades Assistant / Grounds Handy Person for the Village and Facilities Management Services across our Remote Villages. 

This is a full-time role working 2 weeks in and 1 weeks off.  

Who are we looking for?   

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your main responsibilities will be to deliver various Grounds and related labour services as part of a trades team.  You must also be willing to provide a broad range of assistance to other services provided by Sodexo.  You will be required to attend to the maintenance of grounds areas, unloading and loading equipment, and general manual labour etc.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Delivering and picking-up equipment (tools, piping and services)
  • Delivering and transporting personnel to areas of mine
  • Previous grounds and general maintenance experience in a remote site, mine camp, school, or large grounds area
  • Able to follow instructions and ensure effective time management in the contractual service deliver
  • Previous experience working with power tools, ride on mowers, chemical handling
  • Ideally, some previous experience working with safe usage of related chemicals, fertilisers, poisons and pesticides, as well as strong safety awareness and safe work ethic
  • Able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
  • Current Open Driver License

Why choose Sodexo?     

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.   

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program       

How to apply?     

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.    

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.     

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family  


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