Trades Assistant
Trade · Perth, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Picture stripping down an electric motor next to a seasoned technician, then loading a pallet for a delivery run. That is the daily mix for this Workshop Trades Assistant role with an industrial repair business in Perth, Western Australia.
The company is growing and wants someone reliable with a good attitude and practical hands. You will learn about pumps, generators and rotating equipment as you go, picking up Australian industry experience and solid mechanical skills.
A manual driver's licence is a must here, so have yours ready to show. Workshop time in South African mines, plants or repair shops is the kind of background that fits well.
Key Responsibilities
- Give experienced tradespeople a hand with workshop jobs, repairs and equipment prep
- Under supervision, help take apart motors, pumps and other rotating equipment
- Clean and prep components before they go in for repair
- Shift heavy equipment around the workshop, and load and unload gear and materials
- Help pack goods and make up pallets
- Do local pick-ups and drop-offs
- Look after workshop tools and keep work areas and the workshop in order
- Follow safety rules and instructions every time
- Grow your knowledge of industrial motors, pumps and generators
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hands-on and mechanically minded, comfortable using tools and physically able to do workshop work
- Previous workshop or mechanical experience preferred
- Experience in electrical, pump, maintenance, mining or industrial environments advantageous
- Shows up on time and can be relied on
- Keen to learn from experienced tradespeople, yet able to work with minimal supervision
- Good team player and communicator
- Takes safety seriously
- Manual driver's licence
- Forklift licence preferred
- Employment and skills history that can be verified
- Eligible for Australian sponsorship and able to meet the relevant work visa requirements
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp