The role of Trade Assistant Blast & Paint is responsible for assisting our Surface Treatment team in meeting their day to day project surface treatment requirements. A great entry level role to the Bowhill Engineering team, given the opportunity, the right person, will turn this opportunity into a long term career as many on our team have.
Operating plant under pressure, a good level of fitness for work is required as well as a great work ethic and flexibility working with the Surface Treatment team to get the job done.
In this role, you will be involved in
- Industrial Abrasive Blasting & surface preparation
- Assist paint preparation & coating
- Housekeeping
- Material Handling support
- General duties and assistance as required
We require someone with:
- Good level of physical fitness
- Great work ethic, initiative and positive attitude
- Confidence with operating power hand tools
- Ability to work independently under instruction
- Flexible to meet daily work & team priorities
- Commitment to safe work practices
- Reliable & Fit for work
- Forklift, EWP, W@H desirable but not a requirement
Working on major state infrastructure projects, we are known for high quality structural steel projects, join our great team culture and enjoy excellent working facilities. Check out our Employee Value Proposition, including
- Employee Assistance programs
- Reward & Recognition
- Social Events
- Career & training opportunities
- Fantastic Workplace facilities
- and more
Enquire today HR Manager, Samantha Krollig 08 8570 4208
Application & further details available via Bowhill Engineering website or email hr@boweng.com.au, please include cover letter why you would love to join the Bowhill Engineering team, resume & three references.
In a competitive recruitment climate, Bowhill Engineering is known as the employer of choice in the Murraylands and is not afraid to shout out the benefits of joining the Bowhill Engineering team – why because we love where we work!
We offer some great opportunities to join our team with a full work schedule of exciting projects planned
– together we thrive!
Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?
Bowhill Engineering continues to be proudly family-run and continues to provide the same commitment to its clients, who have expanded into industries including mining, water, defense, and commercial building, turning it from a local SA success story into an Australia-wide industry benchmark. The business now operates an impressive modern facility in Bowhill and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable and complex projects – but still considers its services to the local community as its most important work.
We are committed to our teams’ growth with team members averaging 5+ years of tenure. We have worked with over 40 apprentices & trainees who have completed their certificates and are now fully qualified.
– together we thrive!
Employee Assistance Programme
- $100 employee health assistance annually +
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)– free confidential consultations for yourself and your family via Access Programs (Value $495)
- Culturise – Being Well at Bowhill staff program – quarterly personal & team development-based program
Start & Relocation incentives
- Relocation Incentive OR
- Accommodation Assistance(up to 6 months, 3 brm house available, accommodation shared as required) Talk to us about your relocation requirements OR
- Drive in/Drive Out New Employee Kick-start $1000 Fuel Bonus (=$100/fn) Tvl>100km radius
* conditions apply, as per personal requirements, subject to position applied for.
Reward & Recognition
- An employer of choice in our local region, wages are competitive, and performance based
- Permanency (6 month’s probation);
- Wage Reviews against industry benchmarks, and paid at above award rate, CPI & Bonus reviews 6 monthly
- Honour Roll – Years of Service recognition
- Wage Boost Incentives – $3k Recruitment incentives available to existing staff for recruitment of Metal Fabricators
Social
- BEERS – Bowhill Engineering Employees Recreational Social Club, regular in house and external events, charity fundraising, Team lunch and Boweng brekky events
- Celebration Hour – monthly, early finish, recognition event of all the “good stuff” team and & personal
Career and training opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities– Workforce development plans
- Individual Growth & Development Opportunities– Individual Training Plans, Individual goals, P&E training, company role appreciation
- Leadership Growth – leadership development group, growing our next generation of leaders
- Regular individual reviews for training & development opportunities
Workplace Facilities
- 4x workshop facilities, we are extremely lucky to have room to move and grow and provide a safe workplace, with great plant & equipment to work with.
- Outdoor balcony dining area
- Fully equipped Lunchroom with eight-ball tables
- Open door – Leadership & Management
Who are we?
Well, to summarise, we are a bit of a “BCF” kind of crowd really, we are country people that love to get outdoors and be active, spend time with our families, participate in local sporting groups and generally have a good time. Boating, camping, fishing, 4WDing, cars, bikes, river recreation…. We love it!
Company culture
Is there no better feeling than enjoying where you work, working with mates and working together to achieve the big picture!? We are super proud of who we work for, the projects that we achieve and the team that we have! Our retention rate is over 5+ years, testament to the work that we put into our team in an ever-changing and competitive industry.
BEERS Social Club
A great, fun way to get to know the team! Whether it is tea at a local pub, go karting, horse racing, celebrating special events, these events are always fun and are held quarterly. Membership is great value at only $5 per fortnight and we love all of our team to be members.
Wellbeing & Staff Recognition
Aside from social club activities, we hold a number of in-house events, including Celebration Hour once a month, where we stop early and celebrate all the good stuff happening with drinks and nibbles as a team! We also have welcome lunches for new staff and morning teas to celebrate important events or dates such as Movember, Sids for Kids and more.
“Great place to work, they have supported, encouraged and met my work life balance requirements for my family for 10+ years, I enjoy the family team atmosphere”
“Family friendly atmosphere where collaboration and team-work are both encouraged and rewarding to all clients and employees”
“They really care and try hard to make it a great place to work. I feel my input is valued.”
“It’s more than just a business, its a family.”
“I enjoy working at Bowhill Engineering because of the good work life balance and the wicked blokes that I work with.”
“I really enjoy the variety of projects we get to work on. as well as the level of support I receive from all my peers.”
“The staff and beyond that make up the Boweng family are encouraging and supportive, not just to achieve work goals, but outside of work as well. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
“My experience at Boweng has been positive. The team is very professional, with a great team work culture and being welcomed into the team very quickly.”
“I like working with my mates and other good people.”
“I love working at Boweng because its such a positive team environment and everyone is always willing to helo you and set you up for success.”
OUR LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Group Tours
Bowhill Engineering offer opportunities for small group tours upon request ie Regional Schools, local interest groups, etc
Group Tour Request Form – Applications may be made to HR manager, Samantha Krollig via email: sam@boweng.com.au
