Trades Assistant

2 days ago

Hunter Valley, 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._**

**About the role**

WesTrac have an exciting opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our Mt Thorley Workshop

**The important stuff..**
- Roster: 5 Days On 2 Days Off x2, 5 Nights On 2 Nights Off x 2
- Monday - Friday, 10.5 hour shifts
- Hourly rates from $39.42+
- Overtime rates from $59.13+

**Essential Criteria**
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in the heavy industry
- Excellent interpersonal/teamwork and communication skills
- Dedicated commitment to Safety and Quality Assurance
- Able to work autonomously
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Forklift Ticket
- Previous experience in a similar role in a mechanical industry (desirable)

**Why 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 and annual performance review
- Refer a friend program - work alongside your mates and receive $1000 for each successful referral, $3000 for trades
- Discounted CAT Hand Tools
- Fitness Passport for the whole family
- Income protection with 24/7 coverage + 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Opportunities for progression with pathways to apprenticeships, sales and leadership roles
- Salary Packaging + Novated leases
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave

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 our Recruitment team on 1300 797 028 and quote job number 884813.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process.
- 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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