Trolley Collector
What the work is
Collects supermarket trolleys from car parks and other areas, and returns them to the supermarket by hand or trailer. May drive a small tractor to tow the trolleys.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Collects supermarket trolleys from designated drop off areas and surrounding areas
- Inspects and reports trolleys for damage or defects
- Pushes or pulls trolleys manually or with a small tractor
- Organises and arranges trolleys in customer collection areas for easy access
- Cleans and maintains trolleys
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a small local contractor that services pools, restocks vending machines and installs signs for schools, clubs and shops. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A cloudy pool turns clear and the family jumps in before you have packed the van
- A sign goes up straight and level on the first try, and the shop owner smiles
- A varied day where no two jobs are the same and the van is full of your tools
Hard days
- A customer who wants a job done now when it can't be done safely
- Heat and heavy lifting on a pool deck or a ladder in a strong wind
- A machine that keeps jamming and a queue of people waiting for a drink
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 899938, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.