Trade Assistant

At United we encourage a flexible and healthy work-life balance for all our employees. Join United today and enjoy:

• 5 weeks leave*
• 9-day fortnight (optional)

This means more time to focus on the things that make you happy, or as we like to say, More time for U!

Don’t like working a typical 8am-5pm working week? At United, you’ll have the option of working a flexible 9-day fortnight. Plus, overtime is paid.

You'll also receive an additional 5-days Anniversary Leave each year on top of your 4 weeks Annual Leave, which provides a total of *5 weeks leave­ 

We are currently seeking a really motivated person to look after the duties in the yard and workshop area of our business and assist our Technicians as required.  If you are a team player and want to become part of a fantastic team, this is the role that you have been looking for with a great working environment. 

You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in being able to multi task and work with minimal supervision.  Understanding the importance of exceeding customer expectation on delivery is an essential criteria.

The Trade Assistant will assist and work as part of a team to provide maintenance and trade service support to the branch, the position may be required to undertake general duties and/or as directed by the Service Manager.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• General labouring
• General Housekeeping
• Refuelling of equipment
• Load testing and documenting battery condition on equipment
• Assisting trades within the workshop
• Steam cleaning equipment
• Reporting Customer Damage to equipment
• Other general hand duties within the capabilities of the person 

About You:

• Current drivers’ licence
• Good communication skills
• Ability to comply with required procedures and processes
• Competent in using hand tools an advantage
• Able to complete duties with minimal supervision
• High Risk Forklift Licence
• Can do approach and good team player
• Physically fit and able to perform all manual tasks

About United

United Forklift and Access Solutions is one of Australia’s largest privately-owned forklift and access equipment companies. As a lifting solutions business, we are the exclusive dealers of some of the world’s largest and most trusted brands, including Cat Lift Trucks, Konecranes and Haulotte. In 2020, United was awarded the Global Dealer award for both Cat and Konecranes. This demonstrates the strength of our national business and our people. Furthermore, aside from providing the world’s best brands, we also offer an extensive range of support services to meet the needs and demands of our customers, including sales, hire, service, parts, and finance.

For further information on our Company please watch the video below or visit www.unitedequipment.com.au.