Logistics and Trade Support Team Member

Logistics & Trades Assistant

Location: Fyshwick, ACT
Employment Type: Casual Trial Period → Full-Time Opportunity
Start Date: Immediate Start Preferred
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00am–3:30pm | Friday 7:00am–1:00pm
Pay: Negotiable based on experience, attitude, licences, and skills.

Essential Requirement: Current Australian driver's licence with a clean driving record.

About Arkus Industries Pty Ltd

Arkus Industries Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian sheet metal manufacturing business based in Fyshwick, ACT. We manufacture and supply products for residential, commercial, landscaping, and construction projects across Canberra and Australia.

We're a hands-on team that values hard work, reliability, and taking pride in what we do. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for a dependable team member who wants to build a long-term career with us.

At Arkus Industries, you're not just another number. You'll work directly with the owners and a small team that values initiative, accountability, and mutual respect.

About the Role

This is a practical, physically active role suited to someone who enjoys staying busy, working both indoors and outdoors, and taking ownership of their responsibilities.

Your duties will include:

• Delivering materials and products to sites across Canberra

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently

• Receiving, checking, and preparing orders for dispatch

• Maintaining an organised yard and factory environment

• Basic vehicle maintenance and presentation checks

• Assisting the production team and tradespeople when required

• Performing measurements, stock calculations, quantity checks, and other tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient workplace

No two days are exactly the same, and you'll play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Employment Pathway

Successful applicants will undertake an initial two-week trial employment period.

Following a successful trial, employment will continue on a casual basis for the first three months. Subject to satisfactory performance, attendance, and suitability for the role, the position will then transition to full-time employment.

A six-month probationary period applies from the commencement of employment following the trial period, with the first three months completed as a casual employee and the remaining probation period completed as a full-time employee.

Who This Role Suits

This role may suit someone with experience in:

• Logistics and warehousing

• Manufacturing

• Landscaping

• Construction

• Trade assistant roles

• Delivery driving

• Yard operations

It's ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, likes staying active throughout the day, and takes pride in keeping things organised and running efficiently.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude

• Takes pride in doing a job properly the first time

• Can work independently and use common sense

• Is reliable, punctual, and dependable

• Works well as part of a small team

• Holds a current Australian driver's licence with a clean driving record

• Is physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

• Holds a current forklift licence, or is willing and able to obtain one within three months of commencing employment

• Has strong foundational maths skills and is comfortable working with measurements, dimensions, quantities, and calculations

• Can accurately read, interpret, and work with measurements and production information

• Wants a long-term position with opportunities to grow

Forklift Licence Requirement

A current forklift licence is required to fulfil this role. Applicants who do not currently hold a forklift licence must be willing and able to obtain one within three months of commencing employment.

Arkus Industries will reimburse 50% of approved forklift licence training and assessment costs upon successful completion of 12 months of continuous employment.

Non-Negotiables

• You turn up on time, ready to work.

• You take responsibility for your work and don't make excuses.

• You treat customers, suppliers, and teammates with respect.

• You care about safety, presentation, and attention to detail.

• You hold a current Australian driver's licence with a clean driving record.

• You are comfortable driving company vehicles and representing the business professionally.

• You have strong foundational maths skills and are confident working with measurements, dimensions, quantities, and calculations.

• You are willing to work both independently and as part of a team.

• You take pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient workplace.

• You want a long-term career opportunity, not just your next job.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular lifting, loading and unloading materials, moving stock, and spending much of the day on your feet. Applicants should be comfortable performing physical work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

What We Offer

• Early finish every Friday

• Family-friendly working hours

• Stable, ongoing work in a growing Australian manufacturing business

• Supportive and down-to-earth team environment

• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career

• Clear pathway to full-time employment for the right person

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

We're looking for someone seeking a long-term position who wants to become a valued part of a growing Australian manufacturing business.

If you're reliable, hardworking, and take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your resume along with a brief introduction telling us about yourself and why you'd be a good fit for the role.

Strong numeracy and maths skills are essential. Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete a basic maths and aptitude assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Reference checks and driving record checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.