At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and refurbish portable buildings to ensure they are customer-ready.
- Company: Join Coates, a leader in the portable building industry with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are key; all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in trades while making a real impact on customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Experience in carpentry or similar hands-on trade is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Here’s how you’ll be a part of our team
The position of Trades Assistant at our Welshpool branch is a key operational role responsible for preparing, refurbishing and maintaining our portable buildings and amenities to a high standard before they are delivered to customers.
This role would suit someone with a trade or construction background, particularly in carpentry, building maintenance or general refurbishment work.
You'll work across a range of portable buildings completing fit-outs, repairs and modifications to ensure our assets are safe, functional and customer-ready.
As well as providing a high level of customer service, you will
- Carry out refurbishment and repair work on portable buildings and amenities.
- Complete tasks such as replacing doors, repairing walls, installing fixtures and carrying out general carpentry work.
- Modify and reconfigure portable buildings to meet customer requirements.
- Perform general yard duties, including asset inspections and preparation for hire.
- Load and unload portable buildings and equipment using safe work practices.
- Promote and contribute to a Safety First, Zero Harm culture across the branch.
- What you will bring to the role
- Valid driver’s licence
- Current Forklift Licence
- Experience in carpentry, building maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, fit-outs or a similar hands‑on trade environment.
- The ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Experience loading and unloading equipment
- Strong knowledge of load restraint practices
- A proactive approach to workplace health and safety
- A genuine interest in building a stable, long‑term career with Coates
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- What you will get in return
- As a member of the Coates team you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Training and career progression pathways
- Flexible working options available—let’s discuss what works best for you
- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program including Fitness Passport
- Purchased additional leave program
- Employee discounts on equipment hire
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.
Coates. Equipped for you.
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Trades Assistant employer: Coates
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