Mechanical Trades Assistant

6 days ago

South Coast, Australia WesTrac Full time

**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.**

As a Trade Assistant with WesTrac you will work alongside experienced Plant Mechanics, and Auto Electricians to ensure a high quality of output and a safe working environment. You will be involved in; disassembly, cleaning and inspection of CAT equipment, movement/storage of plant and equipment, carrying out minor maintenance and repairs and other miscellaneous tasks.

These positions are a great entry point to a career in the heavy industry and will provide essential building blocks to undertake an apprenticeship with our leading inhouse RTO.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Mechanical aptitude & interest in the heavy industry
- Excellent interpersonal/teamwork and communication skills
- Dedicated commitment to Safety and Quality Assurance
- Able to work competently unsupervised
- Positive, can-do attitude

**Desirable Criteria**
- Previous experience in a similar role in a mechanical industry
- Welding qualification, forklift ticket or experience will be highly regarded
- Scaffolding experience

**Why Join WesTrac?**

As one of the World's leading Caterpillar dealers, WesTrac services a broad range of customers across NSW, ACT & WA. Our ongoing success is attributed to the individuals that make up our teams, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package and pride ourselves on our Safe, Engaged and Customer Focused Culture. As a WesTrac team member you will receive:

- Competitive remuneration
- Annual Remuneration and performance review
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Online Learning Library to support your continued development
- Opportunities for progression with pathways to field services, sales and leadership roles
- Dealership network with opportunities for short term or permanent transfers
- Salary Packaging + Novated leases
- Flexi time opt in (RDO's)

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

For further information regarding this role, please contact our Recruitment team on 1300 797 028.
- At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture._

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