Ventia, in partnership with the Australian Defence Force,is seeking experienced Trade Assistants with tyre fitting experience to join the team in Edinburgh, SA, maintaining and repairing Defence vehicles and equipment.
This is an opportunity to join Ventia in a role that provides a corridor for a great lifestyle outside of work!
What’s On Offer:
- $38.99 per hour + super
- Work on unique Defence vehicles and assets.
- Monday to Thursday: 6:45 am – 3:30 pm & Friday: 7.00 am – 12:00 pm.
- PPE and Uniforms provided
- Ongoing career & development opportunities
- Access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands‑on support to trades staff in the workshop and occasionally outdoors
- Assisting with vehicle servicing, repairs, and tyre changes
- Participating in stocktakes, checklists, consumable replenishment, and general housekeeping
- Assisting with maintenance paperwork, including parts identification and worksheets
- Supporting general site and workplace activities as required.
Key Skills & Attributes Include:
- Must be an Australian citizen and able to maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
- Demonstrated experience in tyre fitting, or recent hands‑on experience performing manual maintenance on mechanical or engineering‑based equipment.
- Proven experience using hand tools to a high standard
- Strong work ethic with a proactive, positive, and team‑focused attitude
- Hold a current open Driver’s License (HR licence ideal)
- Previous Defence experience desirable but not essential.
