At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our wash bay team to ensure vehicles shine and meet our high standards.
- Company: Collins Adelaide, a family-owned transport business since 1965.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team with a focus on safety and quality.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a family-oriented company.
- Why this job: Make a difference in vehicle presentation while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in wash bay roles and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Be a key member of our wash bay team to ensure all vehicles are cleaned and presented to company standards. This role drives operational efficiency, enforces safety and chemical-handling protocols, and ensures trailers are ready for workshop and operational use while developing team capability and maintaining high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Work to ensure that trailer and vehicle washing standards are consistently met using our dedicated truck wash bay and automated trailer wash facility.
- Conduct quality checks of cleaned trailers before release to the yard.
- Coordinate with operations and workshop staff to prioritise trailers for cleaning.
- Use yard tug or prime mover to safely move trailers into and out of the wash bay as required.
- Oversee daily pre-operational checks of wash bay equipment and address any faults immediately.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and replenishment of wash chemicals in line with SDS and safety protocols.
About you:
- Previous experience in a wash bay role, preferably in heavy vehicle transport or logistics.
- Strong understanding of vehicle cleaning processes, equipment use, and chemical handling.
- Ability to safely operate yard tugs for trailer movements.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to fleet presentation and safety.
- Good communication and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Current and maintained licence(s) and certifications.
- Compliance with CoR, HVNL, and fatigue, mass, dimension, load restraint, and vehicle condition standards.
About us:
Collins Adelaide is a family owned and operated transport business with origins dating back to 1965. Our ongoing tradition of exceptional customer service is supported by our long-term customers, great employees and our best-in-class facilities designed to provide the best care for the products we transport. Collins operates a large fleet of refrigerated vans and tautliners including up to B-triples, delivering both interstate linehaul services and local distribution of frozen, chilled, perishable and general goods. We are truly a family business with now three generations of 'Collins' working at the Wingfield depot, generously sharing their expertise while delivering the best results by being solution-driven problem solvers.
Wash Bay Attendant in Melbourne employer: Collins Transport Group
Collins Adelaide is an exceptional employer, offering a stable role within a family-owned business that prioritises employee growth and a supportive work culture. With a focus on safety and communication, employees enjoy a 4/4 rotating roster, competitive salary, and opportunities for advancement in a tight-knit team environment at our Derrimut depot.
