Trade Assistant | DIDO | 5:2 | WEIPA LOCAL

Salary: From $85,000 p.a + Superannuation
Roster: DIDO from Weipa, QLD on a 5:2 roster to Evans Landing or Amrun
Employment Type: Permanent opportunity with long-term career growth

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands in Australia. Our hospitality all-rounders play a key role in keeping our sites functioning and well-maintained for village residents' safety, comfort, and well-being. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your main responsibilities will be to deliver various Grounds and related labour services as part of a trades team.  You must also be willing to provide a broad range of assistance to other services provided by Sodexo.  You will be required to attend to the maintenance of grounds areas, unloading and loading equipment, and general manual labour etc.

The role is based in the camp.  You will be required to learn and abide by the safety procedures - this is good steppingstone for those looking to enter the mining industry.    

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Delivering and picking-up equipment (tools, piping and services)
• Delivering and transporting personnel to areas of mine
• Previous grounds and general maintenance experience in a remote site, mine camp, school, or large grounds area
• Able to follow instructions and ensure effective time management in the contractual service deliver
• Previous experience working with power tools, ride on mowers, chemical handling
• Ideally, some previous experience working with safe usage of related chemicals, fertilisers, poisons and pesticides, as well as strong safety awareness and safe work ethic
• Able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders

About You

• Ability to travel safely to and from work
• Must have Australian Drivers Licence
• Physically fit and able to work long shifts (up to 11 hours)
• You will be required to obtain a National Police Check, should you not have one dated within the last 6 months
• Ability to endure remote environments in extreme weather conditions
• Must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening

Why Join Sodexo?

• Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industry
• Meals provided
• Access to 100+ retail discounts and multiple salary packaging options
• Great teamwork and a solid group of people around you!
• Opportunities for training and career progression within Sodexo

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure? Submit your resume outlining your experience and availability. If shortlisted, one of our recruiters will contact you for a phone interview to answer your questions and share more about the role.

Apply now and take the next step in your FIFO career with Sodexo.