Trade Assistant

FMS Group

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Trade Assistant

Job no: 497717

Work type: Full time

Location: Mackay & Coalfields

Categories: Trade Assistants

We Want You

Are you a reliable, safety‑focused Trade Assistant looking for a stable town‑based role with plenty of variety?

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, operating forklifts, assisting trades, and being part of a supportive team that values safety, mateship and high standards.

As a Trade Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day logistics and yard operations, including:

High‑volume forklift operation
Loading/unloading trucks and handling parts and materials
General labouring, housekeeping, and yard/workshop upkeep
Assembly and dismantling work
Performing spotter duties
Following all safety, environmental and quality requirements
Completing job paperwork, risk assessments and daily documentation
Maintaining equipment, vehicles and PPE to company standards

This is a town-based position with consistent hours and no requirement for FIFO/DIDO.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

MR or HR Class Driver’s Licence
Current Forklift Licence (LF)
Current Dogging Licence (Desirable)
Minimum 2 years’ relevant industry experience
Strong safety focus and adherence to procedures
Solid work ethic, reliability and commitment to high standards
Ability to work effectively in a team with varying supervision level
Problem solving and decision-making skills
Great communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

Not only will you receive a competitive wage, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Above legislation Superannuation
The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money)
Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
Private Health discounts
Length of Service Recognition awards

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and results driven to join our team.

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Advertised: 02 Jun 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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