Trades Assistant

6 days ago

Australia FNQ Townsville Sime Darby Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trades Assistant to join our team in our Townsville business centre These are permanent full-time positions working Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

  • Support the team – assist trades personnel with mechanical work while following strict safety procedures and contamination control standards.

  • Deliver quality workmanship – take every step to ensure tasks are completed correctly the first time, with no rework required.

  • Follow repair standards – carry out all repairs in line with appropriate control guidelines and company processes.

  • Operate equipment – gain hands-on experience using overhead gantry cranes and forklifts.

  • Keep the workshop running – contribute to general yard duties and wash bay tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

  • Learn and grow – work with state-of-the-art machinery and develop your skills alongside experienced technicians.

Who are we and why work with us?
Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine. 

We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia. 

At Hastings Deering, our people are the heart of what we do. When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

  • Great pay – competitive hourly rate with competency-based pay increases as your skills grow as well as regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.

  • Perks and rewards – access employee discounts, incentive programs, and recognition for your contribution.

  • Financial security – income protection insurance gives you peace of mind if the unexpected happens.

  • Health and wellbeing – benefit from programs that support your physical, mental, and financial health, including free health checks, EAP, and discounted private health insurance.

  • Safety first – work in an environment with industry-leading safety standards where your wellbeing is the top priority.

  • Career development – enjoy opportunities for training, mentorship, and role-specific career growth.

  • Inclusive culture – join a supportive, diverse, and connected team across Australia and internationally.

What you'll need
A successful teammate will have:

  • Experience that counts – previous experience in a similar Trade Assistant role.

  • Strong communicator – excellent communication skills with a genuine customer focus.

  • Licenses a plus – overhead crane and forklift tickets are desirable (training opportunities may be available).

  • Organised and efficient – strong time management skills to keep jobs on track.

  • Team player – able to work well with others as well as independently when required.

  • Safety minded – committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards at all times.
     

Interested? Here's What's Next:

If you're interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we'd love to hear from you
 

Apply Now – click the button below.
Enquiries:
Contact: Lily Dann – Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

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