Looking for a Change from Traditional Building Work?

Have you spent years working as a carpenter or builder, perhaps even running your own business, and are now looking for something different?

Mobile Kitchens is seeking experienced, hands-on tradespeople to join our team in Brisbane.

This isn’t your typical carpentry or construction job.

You’ll be working with modular commercial kitchens, undertaking workshop refurbishments, modifications and new builds, as well as travelling throughout Australia to install and dismantle kitchen facilities for our clients.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced tradespeople who have previously operated their own building, carpentry or maintenance business and is looking for a more flexible working arrangement without giving up the practical work they enjoy.

We’re open to employing one or two people on a part time basis, with flexible working days and hours to suit both the successful applicants and our operational requirements.

About Mobile Kitchens

Mobile Kitchens is an Australian-owned business specialising in the design, construction, hire and installation of temporary and modular commercial kitchen facilities.

Operating nationally, we deliver kitchen infrastructure for clients across Defence, healthcare, construction, mining, hospitality and major events.

Our projects range from individual temporary kitchens to large, multi-module commercial kitchen facilities, often in challenging or remote locations.

About the Role

Based at our Banyo workshop, this is a varied, hands-on position combining construction, maintenance, refurbishment and project installations.

Some weeks you’ll be working in our Brisbane workshop preparing and refurbishing kitchen modules. Other weeks you could be interstate installing a commercial kitchen facility for a major project, working along side our install team.

You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work,



solve problems and help ensure our projects are delivered efficiently and professionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Undertaking carpentry, construction, repairs and refurbishment of modular kitchen facilities.
- Preparing kitchen modules and equipment for deployment.
- Travelling interstate to undertake installations and dismantling.
- Coordinating subcontractors and trades on project sites.
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and installation plans.
- Organising materials, equipment and workshop activities.
- Identifying and completing preventative maintenance.
- Using our digital asset management system to record maintenance and completed works.
- Assisting with project planning, leasing with clients, scheduling and site coordination.
- Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient workshop.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised, reliable and comfortable working independently.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- A trade qualification in carpentry, building or a related construction trade/experience.
- Extensive hands-on construction, renovation or fit-out experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work without constant supervision.
- Good computer skills, including email, spreadsheets and digital job management systems.
- Experience organising materials and coordinating other trades.
- The ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- A willingness to travel interstate when required.
- A current driver’s licence.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to get involved in whatever needs doing.

Highly regarded,



but not essential:

- Previous experience running your own building or carpentry business.
- Experience with modular buildings, shipping containers, transportable structures or commercial fit-outs.
- Basic welding and metal fabrication skills.
- Experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Forklift licence and construction White Card.
- Experience using digital maintenance or asset management systems.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We understand that experienced tradespeople may be looking for a better balance between work and personal commitments.

We’re open to discussing arrangements including:

- Two or three days per week.
- Alternating two-day and three-day working weeks.
- Other mutually agreed part-time schedules.
- Additional hours when projects require them.
- Potential full-time employment for the right candidate.

As Mobile Kitchens operates nationally, applicants must be willing to travel interstate and work additional days when required for project installations and dismantling, subject to agreed arrangements.

What We Offer

- $45–$55 per hour + super , depending on experience.
- Permanent part-time employment with flexible working arrangements.
- Interesting and varied work beyond traditional residential construction.
- A combination of workshop-based work and interstate projects.
- The opportunity to work independently and take responsibility for your projects.
- A well-equipped workshop based in Banyo, Brisbane.
- A small, practical team where your experience and contribution will be valued.
- The opportunity to apply your building experience without the pressures of running your own business.

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