General Assistant
Basic Trailers
Pooraka, Adelaide SA
Trades & Services → Labourers
Full time | $55,000 + Super
About Basic Trailers
We're a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer, building high-quality trailers from the ground up right here in Adelaide.
Known for quality workmanship, practical thinking and doing things properly, we continue to improve our workshop, systems and facilities to support a growing team.
As we've grown, so has the number of important jobs that keep the business operating efficiently.
We're now looking for a reliable General Assistant to help maintain the high standards we're known for.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position where you'll take ownership of keeping our workshop, offices, vehicles and grounds clean, organised and operating efficiently.
One day you might be mowing the lawns, the next collecting parts from a supplier, detailing a company vehicle, pressure washing equipment, restocking workshop consumables or completing routine cleaning around the business.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working independently, notices jobs that need doing and takes pride in maintaining a workplace that both our team and customers enjoy.
Key Responsibilities
• General cleaning of offices, workshop amenities and common areas
• Maintain kitchens, bathrooms and staff facilities
• Restock consumables throughout the business
• Empty bins and manage waste and recycling
• Lawn mowing and general grounds maintenance
• Pressure wash buildings, equipment and trailers
• Window cleaning
• Detail company vehicles
• Collect parts and complete local deliveries
• Assist with stock replenishment
• Test and tag electrical equipment (training provided)




• Complete minor maintenance and repair tasks
• Support the workshop with general duties when required
• Identify opportunities to improve the presentation and organisation of the business
What We're Looking For
• Reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised workplace
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work and variety throughout the day
• Notices jobs that need doing and gets on with them
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• Current driver's licence required
• Experience in cleaning, maintenance, gardening, warehousing or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential
Requirements
• Full Australian working rights
• Must currently reside in South Australia or be able to attend interviews in Adelaide
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must be willing to complete a police clearance if required
• Current driver's licence required
• Forklift licence advantageous but not essential
What We Offer
• Stable full time role with consistent hours
• Monday to Friday employment
• Annual pay reviews
• Monthly breakfasts, lunches and team events
• Modern workshop with structured systems and processes
• Training provided where required
• Paid on time, every time
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of your role and make a real difference around the business
How to Apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you believe you'd be a great fit for the role.
Shortlisted applicants progressing through the recruitment process will be required to attend an in-person interview at our Pooraka workshop.

📌 General Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Basic Trailers
📍 Adelaide