Trades Assistant

7 days ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia NEPEAN Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Trades Assistant – NEPEAN Longwall Kurri Kurri

About Us

At NEPEAN, we are proud to be Australia's leading privately owned engineering, mining services, and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high-value, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the world's leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation.

Today, our organisation employs over 2000 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Longwall (a division of NEPEAN) partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate, and support longwall equipment and systems. With purpose-built facilities located in both Queensland and New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers a full suite of after-sales services enabling it to support products throughout their life cycle. The experienced, committed, and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall has demonstrated their capability over many years to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions.

Our Opportunity

Due to continued growth, NEPEAN Longwall is currently seeking Trades Assistants to join the team.These opportunities are full-time and based in Kurri Kurri, NSW, with available AM and PM shift options.

Daily duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting tradesman as required on Roof Support as well as AFC and BSL overhauls.
  • Maintaining housekeeping and cleanliness of designated workplace
  • Forklift driving, overhead crane operation, and handling materials and equipment
  • Identifying improvements and completing a Non-Conformance Report (NCQ-FM-08) if and when required
  • Assisting in the training of apprentices by demonstrating correct work procedures

The Right Person

We are looking for candidates with the following capabilities and skills:

  • Experience working as a Trades Assistant or Assembler
  • Competent in the use of hand and power tools such as ratchets, drills, and spanners
  • Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain)
  • Mechanically minded
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions

The Luxuries NEPEAN Offers:

  • Agile and dynamic team culture
  • Excellent career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • AM and PM shift options
  • Family-oriented business
  • Guaranteed Christmas break
  • Monthly employee BBQs
  • Family Christmas parties
  • Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – well-being support for all the family

If you're ready to take on this opportunity, please click "Apply Now" to express your interest today

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

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