Posted: 23/10/2026
Closing Date: 20/11/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Job Category: Pre-Paint Clean
About the company
Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking hard working labourers to work across our Large Boats and Plate Boats Paint & Preparation department. Duties will include cleaning, grinding, sanding boats,andpreparing aluminium surfaces for painting. This role is responsible for ensuring that our boats surfaces are prepped to the highest standard possible before they are painted. This role requires use of various hand and power tools including sanders and grinders.
Full time permanent role, working 6am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday (40hrs/week), with occasional overtime. Hourly rate is $32.01/ hour plus productivity-based earning incentives and monthly attendance and H&S bonuses.
Desired Skills and Experience
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in using hand and power tools including grinders and palm sanders highly desirable
- Hard working, reliable and willing to learn
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Work within the established workplace health & safety policies
- Complete tasks in a timely manner
- Full Australian working rights
- Have your own reliable transport
- Attention to detail and taking pride in work
Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?
- Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
- Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
- Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts ongym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
- Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of boats, enjoy your weekends out on the water.
- Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
- We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
- Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish at 2:30pm each day - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!
Ready to jump onboard with us?
Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
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Pre-Paint/ Surface Preparation Labourers - Marine Industry employer: Quintrex Pty
Telwater is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful Gold Coast, QLD, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With benefits like early finishes for a better work-life balance, access to on-site health services, and unique perks such as a boat product loan program, employees are not only rewarded for their hard work but also encouraged to grow within the company. Join a team that values recognition, safety, and community, making it a truly rewarding place to build your career in the marine industry.
