Maintenance Assistant

Here at Linfox we believe together, anything is possible. Use sophisticated technology to deliver everyday essentials and natural resources for Australia’s biggest companies. Work with major customers in retail, healthcare, government and defence. Shape the future of logistics with industry leading innovations in safety, sustainability and efficiency. Create a career to be proud of. Expect all this and more when you join Linfox.  

What does the job look like?

Linfox Hazelmere is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our Facilities team. Working across our warehouse and transport operations, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and well-presented facilities that support our people and customers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical maintenance work, takes pride in keeping facilities operating at a high standard, and values working as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, you will support the maintenance and presentation of our Hazelmere operations.

Key areas:

• Carrying out general building repairs, preventative maintenance and handyman tasks
• Completing site upkeep and housekeeping activities including line marking, painting, cleaning and minor carpentry works
• Supporting the Facilities Coordinator with maintenance projects and site improvement initiatives
• Assisting with contractor management, permits to work and ensuring compliance with site safety requirements (training provided).
• Operating forklifts and site equipment to move materials and maintenance supplies
• Conducting inspections and reporting maintenance issues before they become larger problems
• Maintaining minor maintenance equipment, tools and spare parts inventory
• Driving company vehicles to collect materials and supplies where required
• Providing support to metropolitan and regional sites when required

Are you the one?

We're looking for a motivated and reliable team member who takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient and well-presented facilities. You'll enjoy practical work, have a strong commitment to safety, and understand the importance of working collaboratively with contractors and operational teams to achieve the best outcomes.

You can demonstrate:

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, handyman or trade-related work
• Current C Class Driver's Licence (essential)
• Current Forklift Licence (preferred)
• Trade qualification or maintenance-related background (advantageous)
• A genuine passion for safety and maintaining safe workplaces for employees, contractors and visitors
• Experience working alongside contractors and supporting contractor compliance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Ability to use power tools and complete basic repairs safely and effectively
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving maintenance issues
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across operations, facilities and external service providers
• Flexibility to assist across multiple sites when required

What's in it for me? 

• $40 per hour + Super
• Flexible start and finish times
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees 
• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs 
• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well-being 
• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact  

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. 

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include, but not be limited to, a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test. 

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers