Who are we:

K& S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New 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 strong 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

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.

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