Trades Assistant

Hastings Deering

Townsville, QLD, Australia
Competitive hourly rates; competency-based pyy ris...
Strong mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills
This role involves supporting trade-qualified personnel with the servicing and mechanical repairs of Caterpillar equipment

Job Summary

  • This role involves supporting trade-qualified personnel with the servicing and mechanical repairs of Caterpillar equipment.
  • Hastings Deering offers competitive hourly rates with competency-based pay rises and regular scheduled increases under their Enterprise Agreement.
  • The position requires adherence to strict workplace health and safety procedures while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Matching Summary

This role involves supporting trade-qualified personnel with the servicing and mechanical repairs of Caterpillar equipment.

Salary

Competitive hourly rates; Competency-based pay rises; Regular scheduled increases

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player attitude
  • Safety minded approach

Nice-to-have

  • Previous trades assistant experience
  • Forklift operation license
  • Overhead crane license
  • Organized and efficient
  • Proactive attitude

Key Requirements

  • Experience in mechanical or workshop roles (preferred)
  • Valid forklift license (if required for duties)
  • Valid overhead crane license (if required for duties)

Work Rights

Not specified

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