Trade Assistant - Garbutt, Australia - Toll Transport Pty Ltd

Description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post —

Toll Helicopters are currently seeking a qualified professionals looking to join a team which delivers helicopter services to the Australian Defence Force at our Townsville location.

About Toll Helicopters

Toll Helicopters is an experienced provider of specialised mission-critical helicopter services and training for Government, Defence and the civil sector, operating on a global scale.

We work with our clients to achieve their mission safely, on time and on budget every time. We lead the field in helicopter emergency medical services, search and rescue operations, airborne law enforcement, training and logistics support – often in remote, inhospitable and challenging locations.

The Role

Toll Helicopters, are looking for a Trade Assistant to join our Townsville Helicopters team.

This position is based in Townsville, working on 14 day roster. 8 days on/6 days off.

You will be responsible for supporting the engineering team by performing basic aircraft service requirements including general aircraft wash, lubrication tasks, towing and trades assistant tasking activities. This includes support for aircraft spare parts logistics, tooling maintenance, Support and Test Equipment (S&TE) maintenance activities.

Experience / Qualification / Attributes

Toll Helicopters requires all applicants be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and credentials:

• Adhere to Toll Helicopters Safety, Environmental, Engineery and other policies
• Ability to obtain and hold a Defence (AGSVA) Baseline security clearance and an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Hold an unrestricted C-class driver's licence.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety practices
• Good level of computer and IT skills
• Possess an aptitude and demonstrable skillset for aircraft related work would be beneficial
• Current Forklift license (desirable, not necessary)
• Aviation related experience or similar will be viewed favourably
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and under supervision
• A collaborator with an initiative-taking approach to tasks
• Flexible and adaptable to meet changing operational demands
• Provide assistance to engineers on aircraft departures and arrivals, including towing and husbandry

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

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You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.