Panel Shop Trade Assistant/Labourer - Fabricator

Be Part of Our Paint & Panel Workshop

Kangaroo Bus Lines (KBL) is a proudly family-owned and operated business with over 47 years of experience in the transport industry. With more than 160 buses and coaches and depots across South East Queensland, we continue to grow and invest in our people, facilities and fleet.

We are currently seeking reliable and hands-on Labourers, Trade Assistants and Fabricators to join our in-house Paint & Panel Workshop at our Burpengary Depot.

This is a practical, workshop-based role supporting the repair, restoration and ongoing upkeep of our bus fleet. You’ll work alongside our experienced maintenance team, assisting with a variety of paint, panel and fabrication tasks.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in the quality of your work and are keen to learn and develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Previous experience in coach, motorbody, automotive, fabrication or similar work will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with panel repairs, fabrication and general workshop tasks
• Support paint and panel repairs following accidents, damage or general wear and tear
• Carry out cutting, grinding, sanding and preparation work
• Assist with welding and general fabrication tasks
• Prepare buses and components for painting, including cleaning, masking and basic preparation
• Assist with the repair and upkeep of our bus fleet
• Complete general labouring duties around the workshop and depot as required
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times
• Work as part of a team to ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and has a strong work ethic
• Practical and confident using basic hand and workshop tools
• Comfortable performing physical and hands-on work
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Takes pride in delivering quality work
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Experienced in coach, motorbody, automotive, fabrication or similar work (highly regarded)

What We Offer

• Stable, ongoing work with a well-established and growing transport company
• Modern workshop facilities and a well-maintained fleet
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills
• Onsite shower and locker facilities
• Competitive, skills-based hourly rate
• The opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of buses and coaches

Ready to Join KBL?

If you’re reliable, motivated and enjoy hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re an experienced Fabricator or Trade Assistant, have a background in automotive or coach repairs, or are looking to build your skills in a workshop environment, this is a great opportunity to become part of the KBL maintenance team.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and qualities we’re looking for and would like to join the KBL team, please submit your application through SEEK or directly via our careers page:

Kangaroo Bus Lines Careers

Kangaroo Bus Lines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our people represent the diverse community we service, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages new ideas, different perspectives and continuous improvement.

Each application will be considered on its merits.