Trades Assistant

At Transdev, we don’t just move people — we empower communities. As a global leader in mobility solutions, we deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable transport services across Australasia. From buses to trains, ferries to light rail, our teams work together to ensure every journey matters.

With more than 100,000 employees worldwide, our purpose is clear: serve the common good through mobility. We thrive on diverse thinking, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to inclusion. Our values — Care, Share, Dare, Deliver — guide everything we do.

Support routine and non routine asset, fleet, depot, and infrastructure maintenance activities

Prepare vehicles, components, tools, and work areas for maintenance and inspection tasks

Assist trades staff with inspections, component handling, installation, and removal under supervision

Identify, report, and escalate defects, damage, and safety concerns

Maintain fleet presentation through internal, external, engine bay, and under body cleaning

Assist with depot, workshop, and building maintenance, including cleaning and basic repairs

Support breakdown response activities and service changeovers to maintain operational continuity

Collect, deliver, and manage parts, materials, and equipment as required

Transport fleet vehicles to and from suppliers and external contractors

Assist with fleet movements to support asset availability

Provide flexible, team based support across the Asset Maintenance function to meet operational needs

Previous experience in a workshop, transport, or industrial environment

Medium Rigid licence or the ability to obtain it. We'll provide the training!

Forklift licence or the ability to obtain it

A positive, reliable, and safety focused approach

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision

Willingness to support a wide range of tasks in a workshop and depot environment

Good communication skills and a team focused attitude

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

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If you're ready to apply your expertise to this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click the ‘Apply now’ button and join our team of Journey Makers - and be part of something bigger.