Trades Assistant - Forklift Licence required
Posted: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
About the company
Telwater is Australia's largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a hard working, reliable candidate, with a
current Forklift licence
, to work as a Trades Assistant for our Plate Boats team based in Coomera. Duties include operating forklift to move parts and stock around, assisting with cabin top installs and tacking of boats, maintaining accurate records of parts, assisting welders and general labouring duties.
These are full time, permanent roles working 6am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday (40hrs/ week).
Desired Skills and Experience
What we are looking for:
Be physically fit and able to undertake manual labouring tasks
Willingness to learn. All training will be provided.
Reliability with outstanding attendance
Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
Be a great team player who is willing to learn
Show initiative and enthusiasm
Have your own reliable transport and Driver's License
Have full Australian working rights
Attention to detail and take pride in the quality of your work
Willingness to learn and develop skills within our boat building operations
Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?
Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas




Attendance bonus = $400 p/month (before tax) T&Cs; apply.
Health and Safety bonus = $150 p/month (before tax) T&Cs; apply.
Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts ongym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of staff boats, spend your weekends on the water.
Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish early at 2:30pm eachday - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!
Ready to jump onboard with us?
Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
Safety Matters Here
At Telwater, keeping our people safe comes first. Because we are a hands‐on manufacturing site, everyone is required to follow our safety procedures and wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) while at work. We provide the PPE you need so you can go home safe every day
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📌 Trades Assistant - Forklift Licence Required (Gold Coast)
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