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Form of workWe are seeking a Trades Assistant for a full-time position in our brand-new, purpose-built facility.
About Us
Expressway Spares is an Australian, family-owned Company, in business for almost 60 years. We cater to the mining, general-contracting and rural sectors with the supply of quality new, used and reconditioned parts and components to suit Caterpillar and Hitachi.
Working with us means joining an amazing team of people and a workplace with great core values. Being a family-owned business means we believe in a healthy work/life balance. We are big on safety and making sure all of our employees feel safe, supported and able to thrive within their role.
Currently, we have a team of over 330 dedicated professionals across five Australian Branches, Wauchope NSW (Head Office), Mt Thorley NSW, Mackay QLD, Perth WA and Gunnedah NSW. Of our amazing team, over 40 of our staff have been with the business for more than 15 years and many started their working careers with us and have continued to upskill and train within different aspects of the business, evolving and growing their careers with us.
The Role
Duties will include:
- Forklift Driving, stacking and moving pallets between sections
- Component and Cylinder stand management
- Pressure cleaning
- Yard general maintenance
- Workshop/warehouse general maintenance
- Loading /unloading trucks
- Assist tradesmen when required
- Assist warehouse staff when required
- General Pickups and deliveries when required
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Current forklift ticket
- Valid Drivers License
- Mechanical aptitude
- Team player with a positive attitude to your work
- Knowledge of earthmoving equipment a plus
- Ability to pass a Medical and Drug & Alcohol test
What’s on offer:
- Competitive rates – negotiated based on experience
- Overtime rates on weekends
- Optional 9 day fortnight – have every second Friday off
- All PPE and uniforms provided and washed
- Exceptional team and working environment
- Training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Family friendly mid-year parties, Christmas parties and monthly BBQ’s
- Recruitment bonuses when referring others
- Periodic Audiometric monitoring and flu vaccinations provided
