Trades Assistant

Who Are We

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About National Fleet

With over 80 years of dedicated service, K&S operates one of Australia’s largest privately owned company fleets, with more than 1,500 commercial vehicles and 3,500 trailers nationwide. Our National Fleet division supports workshop locations across the country, ensuring our assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Guided by our core value

“Everybody Safe Every Day” we are committed to delivering reliability for our customers and safe outcomes for our people.

The Opportunity

Join us in the heart of sugar country and support the 2026 sugar season in a hands-on, workshop-based role based in Bundaberg.

We’re looking for a reliable Trades Assistant to work closely with our experienced diesel mechanic who has been with us for over 15 years. This is a great opportunity to learn from someone deeply skilled, while playing a key role in keeping our fleet moving during a critical period.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plan and schedule vehicle movements in line with legislation

Assist the diesel mechanic with repairs, servicing, and maintenance

Prepare job sites and support post-job clean-up

Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order

Support transporting materials and basic installation tasks

Carry out general workshop and yard maintenance

Complete accurate records and documentation

Communicate effectively with the Maintenance Manager and team

Report hazards, incidents, and near misses

Contribute to a safe and productive team environment

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone motivated, commercially aware and confident in leading teams in a transport environment.

Manual driver’s licence (essential)

Forklift licence (advantageous)

Experience In a Workshop Or Fleet Environment (preferred)

Confidence using hand and power tools

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Good time management and ability to meet deadlines

A proactive, safety-first attitude

Why this role?

This isn’t just a short-term role. you’ll be part of a great team where people stay for the long haul. Many return year after year for the sugar season, and for the right person, this could become an ongoing opportunity.

Competitive hourly rates

Reliable pay and consistent work

Look smart while you work – Company uniform provided

Corporate health plan discount

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Growth and development to support career progression

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.