Workshop Trades Assistant

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Merkanooka Haulage Full time $125,500 per year

Established in 2011, Merkanooka Haulage is a WA-based family-owned haulage and mining contractor, specialising in bulk haulage, civil works, crusher feed and mine site services. Our founder James remains hands on in our business daily, continuing the family feel and values.

Here at Merkanooka Haulage our core focus is on the care, safe operations, support and career development of our employees. Our culture is based around fostering an enthusiasm for hard work, client satisfaction and our staff's engagement in a non-toxic and enjoyable working environment.

Many of our 190+ employees have over 5+ years of tenure with us and have helped us to grow and develop Merkanooka to what it is today, whilst advancing their careers and expertise in the business.

Our unrivalled workplace culture, competitive rates, modern fleet and with a knowledgeable and supportive Site & Head Office management team, Merkanooka Haulage are an employer of choice within the haulage and mining industries.

We pride ourselves on a modern well-maintained fleet and an open and respectful work culture.

Feel free to read our Seek reviews to see what our employees think about working with us.

Due to an increase in our project scope, we are seeking a Trades Assistant (Workshop) supporting our Maintenance team at Garden Well to join our team.

Role details:

  • 2/1 Roster – Perth Point of Hire
  • 1 week Day/1 week Night Shift
  • $125,500 annual salary plus superannuation (on all hours)
  • Get paid every week regardless of if you are rostered on or on R & R
  • Permanent opportunity & fully paid annual leave & sick pay

Duties & Responsibilities:

Our Trades Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day to day activities of the busy Workshop team of Fitters, Auto Electricians, Boilermakers & Service personnel.

  • Assisting with all daily activities required by the entire workshop team
  • Greasing trucks & trailers
  • Refueling Prime Movers & Plant across the sites
  • Assisting with site deliveries & dispensing stock utilizing a Forklift
  • General housekeeping around the workshop & site administration offices
  • Following workplace WHS procedures

Personal experience:

  • Prior experience in TA duties in a workshop environment
  • Effective communication skills with a helpful approach
  • Current Forklift license (with HRWL) essential
  • Current HR License (essential)

To be considered for this role, successful applicants will possess/provide:

  • 2+ years in a similar role in a mining or construction environment
  • Safety focused
  • Great communicator who enjoys working solo and as part of a happy team
  • Teamwork & respectfulness as a top priority
  • National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one (less than 12 months old)
  • Must hold Australian working rights

If this role, our business practices, and your experience meet the above requirements, we welcome you to APPLY today. Any questions, feel free to email Clio @ 

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