Trades Assistant

About CMV Truck Centre CMV Truck Centre is a large on highway Truck Dealership based at Cavan in modern premises. Kenworth trucks have dominated the heavy duty truck market in Australia for many years and are the market leading brand. DAF is a modern technologically advanced European truck, manufactured by Paccar, who are the parent company of Kenworth trucks.

We are part of the CMV Group, a South Australian family-owned business which has been operating for over 90 years and now employs over 2,000 employees across South Australia and Victoria. CMV Truck Centre is one of Australia’s leading truck dealerships, proudly representing Kenworth and DAF. Based at our modern Cavan facility, we are part of the CMV Group, a proudly family-owned South Australian business with more than 90 years of success and over 2,000 employees across South Australia and Victoria.

We are currently seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Welder or Fabricator to join our Delivery Department, where you'll play a key role in preparing and customising some of the best trucks on the market.

About the Role

Working in a modern, well-equipped workshop, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fabrication and fit-out work on new trucks prior to delivery. This is a hands-on role offering a great variety of work, where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Repair, manufacture and modify truck and trailer components, including chassis, suspensions, stainless steel panels and brackets Fabricate and install custom accessories and equipment Assist with vehicle fit-outs, including cab accessories, bumper bars, fridges, microwaves, toolboxes and more Ensure all customer-requested accessories are fitted to a high standard and completed on time Work collaboratively with fitters, painters, auto electricians and other workshop team members Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and workmanship To be successful in this role, you will have: Trade qualifications in Metal Fabrication, Welding, Body Building or a related trade Experience within transport engineering, heavy vehicles or a similar industry A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship Strong attention to detail and pride in your work Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines Current Driver’s Licence What's on Offer?

Competitive above-award rates based on skills and experience Modern workshop and excellent facilities Diverse and interesting work with leading truck brands Ongoing training and career development opportunities Regular team and staff engagement activities Corporate health and insurance discounts Long-term job security with a respected industry leader Work for a proudly family-owned business with strong values and a great team culture Why join us?

Our Delivery Department designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of custom components including stainless steel accessories, cab racks, toolboxes, guard kits and interior fit-outs. Working alongside skilled fabricators, fitters, painters and auto electricians, you'll help deliver outstanding vehicles that set the benchmark in the industry.

If you're a skilled fabricator who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to work with industry-leading products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join the CMV Truck Centre team. If you have the skills and experience necessary and want to become an important part of our successful team, then please click apply to submit your cover letter and resume.

Current CMV employees, please apply through your internal career site. Please note: By clicking Apply now, you will be directed to the company’s career site to create an account or to sign in and finalise your application. Thank you for completing this short process.