Trade Assistant

1 day ago

Australia Ventia Pty Limited Full time

Trade Assistant - Defence

**Date**:17 Apr 2025

**Location**:Edinburgh, SA, AU, 5111

**Company**:Ventia
- Ventia is one of the largest providers of Defence Maintenance Contractors in Australia. We have over 20 years' experience delivering support to ADF.
- The Ventia Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC) is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant with Heavy Vehicle workshop experience to join our RAAF Edinburgh team, on a full-time permanent capacity, with good work life balance on offer.

**The hourly pay rate is $37.71 + Super**

**_Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen_**_._

**What we offer**:

- Full time, in a permanent role at RAAF Edinburgh
- Genuine focus on work/life balance, with a strong commitment to mental wellbeing
- 12 noon EKO Fridays
- Industry relevant courses / upskilling available - industry & ADF training options available for proactive, dedicated individuals.
- All tools of trade & uniform provided
- Career progression opportunities available for proactive, dedicated individuals.
- Be a part of one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand and make an impact
- An opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team culture

**What you will be doing**:

- Assist Tradesmen within a range of maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance, installations, and planned works. Please note that heavy vehicle tyre repair/ replacement tasks form a regular part of a DMC Trades Assistant.
- Assist trades teams, management and support personnel in the day-to-day operations of a modern, complex ADF maintenance environment
- Participate in forward-repair activities into ADF units and training areas where required.
- Maintain tools and equipment (including safety equipment); plant items, motor vehicles, and various other industrial plant items.
- Ensure that all technical, safety procedures and contract specific requirements are followed.
- Undertake other tasks as directed by management staff.

**About you**:

- Previous proven experience as a Trades Assistant in a heavy vehicle environment (Essential)
- Ability to perform manual tasks in a variety of operational environments (Essential)
- Willingness to work under the direction of multiple stakeholders (Essential)
- A current Australian Driver's Licence (Essential)
- Previous experience in automotive tyre fitting (Highly desirable)
- Previous experience in automotive spray painting (Highly desirable)

**About Ventia**
- Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**Diversity**
- Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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