Who are we:

K&S; Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and Current Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S; Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.

About K&S; Freighters:

At K&S; Freighters, we're more than just transport, we're the driving force behind Australia's supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.

The Opportunity:

This is your opportunity to join a high-performing team where reliability, safety and teamwork aren't just words, they're how we operate every day.

We're searching for a motivated Trade Assistant to support our busy workshop in Mount Gambier. This is the perfect role for someone mechanically minded, eager to learn and ready to be a strong team contributor.

You'll work under the leadership of an experienced workshop manager with over 20 years in the transport industry. If you're eager to learn, you'll be surrounded by experience.

This role will be suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work in fast moving environment where no two days are the same. You take ownership, show initiative, and genuinely want to grow. This role suits someone who takes ownership,



shows initiative and genuinely wants to grow in a fast-moving workshop environment.

You'll play a key role in keeping our workshop running safely and efficiently, including:

Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the workshop

Keeping the workshop clean, orderly, and safe

Ensuring tools, equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order

Assisting tradespeople with cleaning, painting and completion of repair and maintenance tasks

Other general Yard duties

About you:

You're reliable, practical, and not afraid of hard work

Mechanically minded with a genuine interest in the trade

Strong attention to detail

Committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety

Able to safely undertake manual tasks (including lifting 20kg+)

Positive attitude with solid communication skills

Able to work well within a team environment

Valid driver's licence preferred

Why Join us:

Competitive hourly rates

Reliable pay and consistent work

Look smart while you work - Company uniform provided

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Corporate health plan discount

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Growth and development to support career progression

Paid parental leave

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Reliable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of "Everybody Safe Everyday" a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

📌 Trades Assistant (Mount Gambier)
🏢 K&S Freighters
📍 Mount Gambier