Trade Assistant

Position Overview:

We are looking for a vibrant candidate to join our growing team of Technicians. You will be required to assist with maintaining, ordering and collecting of parts, scanning of documents, as well as maintaining the workshop, reception, office, kitchen and bathroom areas, in a safe, clean and tidy manner. You will also assist the Leading Hand with on-the-job tasks, as and when required.

This position will suit someone who wants to break into the Motor Industry, who may wish to undertake/has begun studies in either Heavy Diesel Mechanics or Auto Electrics.

General tasks include (but not limited to):

• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision;

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, general correspondence and apply the knowledge of a reasonable person to carry out instructions;

• Ability to write simple correspondence;

• Ability to present information verbally in one-on-one situation and small groups;

• Basic numeracy skills, having the ability to use these skills with weight, volume and distance measurements;

• Developing knowledge of workshop procedures;

• Developing knowledge of the use and maintenance of workshop equipment;

• Developing knowledge of the operation of a plant;

• General knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare regulations; and

• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school certificate or equivalent education certificate; one to three months’ related experience and or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Forklift certificate (desirable but not necessary);

• Previous auto electrical/mechanical experience (desirable but not necessary);

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and develop;

• Hold a current national Manual “C” class driver’s license; and

• Hold a current “HR” class driver’s license (desirable but not necessary).

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• No experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 25 March 2024
• Expected salary: $45,902 - $60,985 per year