We are seeking a reliable and motivated Trades Assistant to join our Asset Maintenance Team at our Capalaba bus depot on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Capalaba is a suburb located in the Redland City area, about ***** km east-southeast of Brisbane CBD with a typical travel time of around 35 minutes by car.
In this role you'll play a key support function by assisting our skilled tradespeople across a variety of areas, including mechanical, infrastructure, panel, and cleaning functions.
Your contributions will help ensure the protected, reliable, and efficient maintenance of the bus fleet and depot facilities.
About Us At Transdev, we don't just move people — we empower communities.
As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia.
From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.
With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility.
We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion.
Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.
What you'll do • Support routine and non routine asset, fleet, depot, and infrastructure maintenance activities • Prepare vehicles, components, tools, and work areas for maintenance and inspection tasks • Assist our skilled tradespeople with inspections, component handling, installation, and removal under supervision • Identify, report, and escalate defects, damage, and safety concerns • Maintain fleet presentation through internal, external, engine bay, and under body cleaning • Assist with depot,



workshop, and building maintenance, including cleaning and basic repairs • Support breakdown response activities and service changeovers to maintain operational continuity • Collect, deliver, and manage parts, materials, and equipment as required • Transport fleet vehicles to and from suppliers and external contractors • Assist with fleet movements to support asset availability • Provide flexible, team based support across the Asset Maintenance function to meet operational needs What you bring • Previous experience in a workshop, transport, or industrial environment • Medium Rigid licence or above • Forklift licence or the ability to obtain it • A positive, reliable, and safety focused approach • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision • Willingness to support a wide range of tasks in a workshop and depot environment • Good communication skills and a team focused attitude Diversity, equity, and inclusion at our core We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.
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📌 Trades Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Transdev Australasia
📍 Queensland