Skilled Trades Assistant FT Perm Role 9 day fortnight

1 month ago


Malaga, Australia Volgren Australia Pty Ltd Full time

ABOUT VOLGREN:

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia with Aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA and New South Wales.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland’s first ‘E’ bus on a BYD chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles. 

Our values include:

  • Respect and Appreciation of People
  • Making it Happen with Excellence
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Sustainability
  • Teamwork

BENEFITS:

  • The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
  • The opportunity to enroll in our National Upskilling Program as part our commitment towards your Learning and Development
  • Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
  • Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
  • Contribute to the local content supported by the government
  • Ability to work within a close team environment
  • Opportunity to travel interstate
  • Be part of the National Incentive Program
  • Clean and safe work conditions
  • Ongoing support for the right candidate
  • Opportunity to cross skill with different section/departments
  • Close to public transport
  • 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program ( EAP)
  • Free onsite parking available
  • Working in a well set up facility with modern equipment

ABOUT THE ROLE:

With the recent local and world markets shift toward zero emission vehicles and benefitting from Volgren’s strong focus on the design and development of innovative new bus solutions, we are looking to increase our workforce at this exciting time with talented individuals contributing to the overall success of our company. 

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles. 

We are looking to fill a Skilled Trade Assistant role within our Malaga, WA facility. In this hands-on position, reporting to the Section Leader, you will have a strong drive and motivation to succeed and be able to work in a safety conscious environment.

Positions enjoy working a 9-day fortnight. This will be a permanent full-time opportunity and paid as per our Enterprise Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Ability to read and understand drawings
  • Support tradespeople, contractors and operators with general labouring assistance, by operating hand and power tools and by cleaning and preparing worksite.
  • Ensuring the worksite and associated equipment is clean, safe, tidy and ready for use.
  • Undertaking and completing assigned tasks with minimal supervision and in compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Fitting components onto vehicles
  • Assisting technicians with tasks in the workshop
  • Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and tidiness ensuring workshop areas are kept in order

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous exposure and experience in a vehicle manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.
  • Applicants with previous experience in Chassis/Construction and or Fabrication, would highly be advantageous
  • Fabrication experience preferred
  • Must be punctual, reliable and available for work Monday to Friday
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • A great attitude to work and helping others.
  • MUST be able to read drawings and use hand tools

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*



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