Trades Assistant
Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076
Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Volvo Group Australia manages the manufacturing, distribution and operation of well-known brands such as Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services.
This role will be based at our Vehicle Preparation Centre, which is part of Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV), who are the primary commercial vehicle distribution and servicing centre’s for Volvo Trucks and Buses, Mack Trucks and UD Trucks.
What you will do
As a Trades Assistant you will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Fitting components and parts
- Running wires and cables
- Light mechanical adjustments
- Parameter programming
- Electrical component integrations
- Basic MIG & TIG welding (only if called upon).
You future team
The Vehicle Preparation Centre (VPC) forms part of our greater Volvo Commercial Vehicles Brisbane South dealership. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the team of 36 is made up of Mechanics, Auto-Electricians, Trades Assistants, Fabricators, Painters and office based staff. The team pride themselves on running a quality and highly efficient operation, in a supportive team environment.
Who are you?
At Volvo Group, we believe your characteristics and behaviours are just as important as your technical skills. In this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience as a mechanical Trades Assistant in a commercial environment (TA roles only)
- Experience working on trucks and / or buses
- Some exposure to light auto-electrical work
- A pro-active attitude with a drive to work efficiently
- A positive safety attitude with a team-focused mindset.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- A clean workshop environment with great employee facilities
- Uniforms supplied with on-site laundering
- Permanent role, Monday to Friday, day shift – 6:00am to 2:00pm, overtime available
- Yearly rate increases in line with our EBA, as well as the ability to climb EBA levels with experience
- Generous parental leave program
- The chance to work on some of Australia’s most innovative brands – Volvo, Mack and UD.
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career and work for a business who cares for their people, Volvo Group Australia is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.