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Trade Assistant

2 weeks ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia CDC DARWIN PTY LTD Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Are you an experienced trade assistant looking for your next exciting opportunity?
  • Are you keen to work alongside a team of experienced and qualified Mechanics?

CDC NT has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and safety focused trade assistant to join the workshop team based at the Berrimah depot.

Reporting to the Workshop Leading Hand, you will be a valued member of the team assisting in the maintenance and repair of our fleet of approximately 190 vehicles.

General Responsibilities

All duties will be under supervision unless otherwise directed, and appropriate to your level of experience and training received.

  • Duties will require you working with hand tools, plant machinery and equipment.
  • Assist mechanic with carrying out servicing in line with CDC's routine vehicle service schedule
  • Carry out repairs (stitching) and replace passenger seats
  • Pick up and drop off parts to/from depots/suppliers/breakdowns
  • Perform morning daily checks on buses (oils, coolant, belts)
  • Carry out weekly service on the wash pad/water oil separator
  • Cleaning and maintenance of wash pad area
  • Move buses around the yard for contractors
  • Provide coverage for driving/caring as required
  • Carry out diagnostic testing and repair as required (specifically NEC)
  • Investigate and carry out basic defect repairs identified by drivers, where possible
  • Assisting with the management of parts stock and inspections

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have an awareness of the requirements of a vehicle maintenance workshop environment, and some knowledge of electrical and mechanical components of a vehicle. You will also have an understanding of WHS in a workshop.

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • A current and valid NT MR Drivers Licence (minimum)
  • At least 2 years' experience working in a workshop – preference will be given to those who have worked with heavy vehicles
  • A forklift licence and other vocational trade qualifications will be looked upon favourably.

What We Offer

  • Great hourly rate
  • Relocation assistance is available
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Supported by one of Australia's leading transport companies – ComfortDelGro
  • Salary sacrifice – superannuation and novated lease

Interested? Apply Now. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact the CDC Darwin Workshop team on

Our recruitment process

To apply, please send through a cover letter and current resume including 2 professional references (with email addresses).

All preferred candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical (including Drug & Alcohol screening) prior to commencing employment.

CDC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Us

CDC Northern Territory is fortunate to be part of one of the largest land transport companies in the world, operating services from Darwin, Humpty Doo, Jabiru, Batchelor, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

We serve the community by providing essential public transport and offering reliable services to schools, sporting groups and other recreational groups within the region.

With ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) as our parent company, CDC Northern Territory is fortunate to be part of one of the largest land transport companies in the world whilst still maintaining our unique identity in the Greater Darwin region. Internationally, we operate in seven countries and have a global network of over 23,000 staff and 34,000 vehicles, including buses, taxis, trains, and rental vehicles.