CAREERS
JOIN OUR TEAM
Holmwood Highgate are always actively looking for additional staff to join our growing team.
We offer a 4 day working week of Monday to Thursday, with overtime offered on Friday’s and Saturday’s.
We operate across 3 facilities in Brisbane with our main factory at Loganholme with direct access off the Pacific Highway and Logan Motorway.
We are a 3rd generation family run business that has been in operation since 1952.
We are proud to have some staff with the company in excess of 30 + years, with the majority of our staff being with the company in surplus of 5 years.
If you would like to apply, please click the link below and send through your current resume. Our HR department will be in touch from there regarding meeting and discussing your potential future with our growing organisation.
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
MECHANIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform mechanical repairs to tankers and trucks
· Drive workshop/clients trucks for pick-up and deliveries
· Install brake and suspension systems to new tanker sub frames
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in cramped/tight spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to work for extended periods in cramped/tight spaces
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
BOILER MAKER / WELDER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform fabrication of bulk fluid tankers
· Perform welding of bulk fluid tankers
· Perform fabrication of tanker sub-frames
· Perform welding of tanker sub-frames
· Perform fabrication of specialised projects
· Perform welding of specialised projects
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in confined spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
· High risk of muscular skeletal injury manual handling if not physically fit
· Risk of receiving burns from welding, grinding and oxy acetylene equipment
· Risk of laceration and crush injury from workshop plant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit to endure a 10 hour shift on a regular basis.
· Ability to enter and exit tanks using upper body and back strength to support body when entering/exiting tanks when the opening is horizontal (in the 9 o’clock position).
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to weld in a static posture in confined space, crouched, bent and above head positions for long periods of time (10 – 30 minutes without pausing).
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time- e.g. Swing a hammer
· Ability to use percussion and air-tools in all positions.
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
AUTO-ELEC FITTER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform auto-electrical wiring of new, used and repaired tankers and trucks
· Install pneumatic systems in tanker sub frames
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in cramped/tight spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to work for extended periods in cramped/tight spaces
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
FITTER / MACHINIST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Demonstrate competency in the use of machining equipment
· Possess the ability to assemble intricate components
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in confined spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to enter and exit tanks
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to work in a static posture for long periods of time
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time- e.g. Swing a hammer
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
MECHANICAL FITTER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform auto-electrical wiring of new, used and repaired tankers and trucks
· Install pneumatic systems in tanker sub frames
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in cramped/tight spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to work for extended periods in cramped/tight spaces
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
PARTS FITTER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform fitment of components to bulk fluid tankers and tanker sub-frames
· Possess the ability to fabricate/assemble intricate components
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
· Wear appropriate PPE when required
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in confined spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to work on and under bulk fluid tankers and sub-frames
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to climb ladders and work on top of bulk fluid tankers
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time- e.g. Swing a hammer
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift objects using correct manual handling techniques on a regular basis
FITTER WELDER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform pipework fabrication and welding for bulk fluid tankers
· Possess the ability to assemble intricate components
· Demonstrate competency in the use of workshop plant
· Demonstrate competency in the use of hand tools
· Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
· Work within the perimeters of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Most work is carried out in a modern, neat workshop
· Some work is carried out in confined spaces
· Some work is conducted outside
· Some work involves working at heights
· Sometimes work is conducted in extreme heat
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Be physically fit
· Ability to enter and exit tanks
· Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
· Ability to weld in a static posture for long periods of time
· Ability to use hand tools for long periods of time- e.g. Swing a hammer
· Ability to use percussion tools
· Perform repetitive tasks
· Lift heavy objects on a regular basis