Trades Assistant

**About us**
You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers.We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth. At Coates we’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**About the role**:
As a Coates Trades Assistant at our Hume Branch, you will be responsible for the cleaning and inspection tasks of equipment at the branch. This includes some minor repairs and adjustments and the use of test instruments. The role is responsible for the reporting of equipment damage and ensuring equipment is ready, fit for purpose and safe for hire. In addition, the Trades Assistant is a supporting role to the workshop mechanics/electricians to enable them to focus on equipment repairs and more complex tasks.

**A day in the life of a Trades Assistant**:

- Demonstrate and contribute to Coates Safety First - Zero Harm safety culture by following all safety protocols.
- Check and control equipment (inbound & outbound) as it comes in and out of the yard inclusive of the spotting function.
- Order and monitor spare parts for workshop
- Perform basic inspection checks and minor repairs of equipment at the branch following the Coates Maintenance program.
- Assist in keeping workshop and service area clean, tidy and safe.
- Liaise and interact with customers as required; assist customers in loading and unloading of equipment; ensure high standards of customer service and interaction.

**About You**:
This role is perfect if you are mechanically minded, enjoy fixing equipment and a trade qualification is in your career plans. As well as having amazing customer service skills and a Can-Do, flexible attitude, you will have:

- Current drivers & forklift high risk license
- Good verbal communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Intermediate computer skills, time management & organisational skills
- Be physically fit and knowledgeable about safety standards
- Mechanical equipment knowledge is desirable
- Familiarisation with Take 5’s and JSEA’s

Gaining an understanding of the equipment is vital to this role, as you will be called on to maintain up to date information on new equipment and conduct inspection tasks. You will manage a diverse range of customers (internal colleagues and external clients) and operate in a fast paced and challenging environment.

**What you’ll get in return**:
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**
At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.
Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. Equipped for you