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 fleets, employing over 1,600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
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.
Job Title
We’re searching for a motivated Trade Assistant / Wash Bay Attendant to support our busy workshop in High Wycombe. 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 Maintenance Manager with over 40 years in the transport industry, with trade qualifications across diesel, spray painting and panel beating. 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 a fast‑moving environment where no two days are the same. You take ownership, show initiative and genuinely want to grow.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining high housekeeping standards across the workshop
- Keeping the workshop clean, orderly, and safe
- Managing and maintaining the wash bay area
- Ensuring vehicles are cleaned to company standards
- Inspecting vehicles for damage and reporting issues to the maintenance team
- Assisting mechanics with general workshop tasks
- Supporting routine inspections and daily operational checks
- Assisting with moving parts, tools, and equipment
- Helping with inventory management and stock control
- Cleaning and preparing vehicles for repairs
About you
- 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
- High‑Risk Forklift Licence preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join us
- Competitive hourly rates
- Reliable pay and consistent work
- Company uniform provided
- Novated car lease option
- Salary sacrifice
- 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
- Stable 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.
Trades Assistant / Washbay Attendant in High Wycombe employer: K&S Corporation
K&S Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding remuneration package and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong commitment to safety and compliance, our Heavy Haulage team operates in the iconic Pilbara region, providing unique opportunities for career progression while working with one of Australia's largest company-owned fleets. Join us to be part of a stable, ASX-listed company with an 80-year history of innovation and excellence in the transport and logistics sector.
