Production Support Assistant

Basic Trailers
Pooraka, Adelaide SA
$65,000-$75,000 + super (depending on experience)

About Basic Trailers

Basic Trailers is a proudly Australian-owned trailer manufacturer building high-quality trailers right here in Adelaide.

We're a fast-paced manufacturing business that values teamwork, organisation and taking pride in producing quality Australian-made trailers.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a practical, organised person to work closely with our Workshop Manager and help keep our production team running efficiently.

About the Role

This is a varied role combining practical workshop support with office-based administration.

You'll spend your day moving between the workshop and office helping keep production organised, following up outstanding tasks, supporting workshop operations and maintaining our production systems.

One day you might be moving trailers, assisting production teams and helping keep the workshop organised. The next you could be updating production records, replying to repair enquiries, organising maintenance or assisting with onboarding new employees.

As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to take on greater operational responsibilities and broaden your skills beyond the tools while remaining closely involved in manufacturing.

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and likes helping keep a busy manufacturing business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day workshop and production activities

Follow up outstanding production tasks

Assist with workshop organisation, cleanliness and readiness

Move trailers, materials and equipment throughout the workshop and yard

Operate forklifts where licensed

Assist with unloading deliveries and maintaining material flow

Assist with maintenance scheduling and follow-up

Maintain production records, checklists and business systems

Update KPI and production information

Reply to customer repair enquiries

Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training administration

Identify and action day-to-day improvements that help keep the workshop organised and operating efficiently

Take ownership of day-to-day operational tasks to help keep production moving efficiently

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and getting things done.

You'll ideally have experience working in manufacturing, fabrication, production or a workshop environment and be comfortable both on the workshop floor and using computers.

You'll also have:

Strong organisational skills

Excellent follow-through

A practical, hands-on attitude

Confidence communicating with tradespeople

Confident using computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and web-based business systems

Willingness to learn new software and technology, including AI tools such as ChatGPT

Ability to take ownership of tasks and work with minimal supervision

High attention to detail

Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

Current forklift licence

Manufacturing or fabrication experience

Experience using production, inventory or CRM software

Basic welding or fabrication knowledge

What Will Set You Apart

You naturally notice things that need doing.

You enjoy keeping things organised.

You don't wait to be told what to do.

You enjoy solving problems.

You take pride in helping a team succeed.

You're reliable, practical and happy to help wherever needed.

What We Offer

$65,000-$75,000 + super (depending on experience)

Full-time secure position

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to learn many areas of the business

Structured systems and established processes

Annual remuneration reviews

Monthly breakfasts, catered lunches and staff discounts

How to Apply

Please send your resume together with a short cover letter explaining why you believe you'd be a great fit for the role.