Trades Assistant

Go far with IOR

IOR might be the greatest Aussie success story you haven’t heard of… yet.

From humble roots in Eromanga, QLD, we’ve been fuelling the furthest corners of Australia for over 40 years. You won’t see our logo on racing cars. Instead, you’ll be part of a team that helps fuel LifeFlight’s choppers and supports communities around the nation – real work with real impact that’s growing every day.

We’re looking for 2 Trades Assistants who are eager to roll up their sleeves and keep fabrication running smoothly. This role puts you right in the action – supporting skilled tradespeople, tackling hands-on tasks, and learning the ropes of a dynamic workshop environment. Join a crew that values safety, teamwork, and growth, and build a career where every day brings new skills, challenges, and opportunities to make an impact.

Your opportunity

Step into a hands-on role where you’ll support skilled tradespeople, learn fabrication processes, and keep operations running smoothly. As a Trade Assistant, you’ll gain exposure to tools, job ticketing, and quality control while building strong relationships across the team and with external partners. This is your chance to grow practical skills, contribute to safe and efficient workflows, and kick start a career in a supportive, high performing environment.

• Assist workshop and tradespeople with day-to-day equipment service work.
• Operate small tools and equipment as needed, ensuring safe and proper storage.
• Perform basic fabrication activities, as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the workshop area and equipment.
• Undertake general duties, participate in training, and ensure compliance with WHSE policies.

What you’ll bring

You’re hands‑on, safety‑minded, and eager to learn. With a knack for welding, fabrication, and mechanical tasks, you bring attention to detail and a strong work ethic to every job. You’re comfortable navigating ERP systems, job ticketing, and quality control processes, and you thrive on building positive relationships with teammates and external partners. Most importantly, you’re motivated to grow your skills and contribute to a supportive, high‑performing workshop environment. Key skills & experience include:

• Experience in assisting skilled or tradespeople.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current Forklift Licence. Advantageous
• Confined space certificate. Beneficial
• Working at heights certificate. Preferred

Why join IOR?

Approaching each day through our values of Innovation finding solutions, Our Communities serving people, and Reliability getting results, our team is focused on delivering what really matters to our customers. It’s this mindset that drives us forward. We’re about so much more than fuel. We’re about three key things:

• Right Team: It’s the kind of place where you walk in the door and instantly know you belong
• Right Track: We’re going somewhere, and as we get bigger, so do the opportunities to get stuck in and challenge yourself
• Right Now: There’s no dragging feet or endless committees here. We deliver for Australia every single day

You’ll also be rewarded with a range of benefits, including:

• Grow your expertise and career with access to experienced mentors and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Team member and family discounts on fuel (obviously!)
• Work hard, play hard with our Blue Squad social club – trivia nights, barbecues and plenty of laughs!
• Plus salary sacrificing options, retail and health care discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and much more

Ready to go further with us?

If this sounds like you, don’t overthink it – just apply! We look forward to meeting you.

For more information and to apply, please click the “Apply” button above. All applicants will receive a response.

We provide an equal employment opportunity for all; we see the value in diversity and celebrate individuality. This looks like respectful conversations and a safe workplace where everyone thrives.