Far North Petroleum Services is a Cairns-based company that maintains and upgrades bulk fuel systems at power stations and fuel facilities across remote Queensland, including the Gulf, Cape York and the Torres Strait. We're looking for reliable, hands-on Trades Assistants for work in our Cairns workshop and on remote sites.
WHAT THE WORK INVOLVES
Assisting in our Cairns workshop with fabrication ahead of site works
Assisting tradespeople on site with maintenance and upgrades on fuel tanks, pipework and fittings
Loading, unloading and moving materials and equipment
Site set-up and clean-up
ESSENTIAL
Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry
Current driver's licence
Construction White Card
Confidence using power tools and hand tools
Positive physical fitness as the work is hands-on and often outdoors in the heat
Strong safety attitude
Willing to travel and stay on site for remote jobs
HIGHLY REGARDED
Forklift licence
WHAT WE OFFER
Casual rate of $37 hour for local work
Work from home attracts higher penalty rates plus allowances
Travel and accommodation provided for remote jobs
Ongoing work for the right people
ABOUT THE HOURS
This is casual, project-based work. We're currently manufacturing in our Cairns workshop, heading into a busy period of remote site work before Christmas. Remote trip lengths vary from job to job. Work will pause over Christmas and Current Year and possibly through the wet season, with works expected to resume around February depending on weather.