Hose Technician

At WesTrac, we’re made for more of what matters most. More family time, with paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements and purchased leave programs to give you the work life balance you’ve always wanted. More development opportunities, with WesTrac's own in house RTO - 50737, access to your own guided learning platform and a range of pathways to help you steer your career in the direction of your dreams. More diversity, with over 4,000 team members with a tonne of differences, united by our passion for building a better tomorrow. As an industry leader and employer of choice, we’re Made for More.

**About the role**

Our Tomago team is expanding we are looking for experienced Hose Technicians within our Hose Shop. The Shift available is a lifestyle roster which is a variety of both day and night time shifts. 5.30 am - 6pm and 5.30pm - 6am. Working just 14 days in a 28 day cycle.

You will be working alongside our team of motivated and experienced Warehouse Operators, based in our state of the art distribution centre located at our Tomago Branch. You will be part of a team manufacturing hydraulic hose assemblies and performing pressure testing to comply with MDG41 guidelines.

This role will focus on both emergency breakdown service and planned large volume orders providing a high level of customer service and delivery in full on time service to our customers. Experience preferred but not essential as training and certification will be provided.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Manufacturing hydraulic hose assemblies and performing pressure testing
- General Warehouse Operator duties
- Carrying out stocktake

**What we're looking for**
- Previous experience in a Hose Warehouse, in particularly Hose manufacturing and pressure testing is highly desirable
- Previous warehouse operator experience
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Sound working knowledge of Caterpillar is desired, but not essential.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Computer skills
- Nationally accredited forklift ticket
- Demonstrates the WesTrac SPARC values of Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect and Customer.

A demonstrated proactive and methodical approach to assigned tasks and problem solving will support your integration into our high performing Team.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- Job security and potential for advancement
- Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive $1000 for each successful referral
- Competitive and above award base hourly rate
- 7.5% location allowance
- Discounts with Blackwood’s, Apple, JB HI Fi, Qantas, Travel Club and more.
- On-boarding and welcome day at our head office in Newcastle, plus supplementary training at our RTO.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) - This is available for you and your family.
- Opportunity to sign up for a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Annual remuneration review for all staff
- Flexi time opt in - you will have the ability to purchase more leave
- 10 weeks of paid parental leave
- Discounted Cat Hand Tools and merchandise
- Discounted toolbox insurance
- Further training and development opportunities

If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume for consideration via the link.

For further information regarding this role, please contact the NSW Recruitment department on 1300 797 028.