Trades Assistant

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Coates Full time

**About us**

You've probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we're more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We're an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We're proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability, and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we're nothing without great people. So, you don't just work for us, we work for you. We're here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**
As a Coates Trades Assistant at our **Mitchell** branch, you'll be supporting the workshop mechanics/electricians to enable them to focus on equipment repairs and more complex tasks.
- Loading and unloading of equipment
- Inspecting and reporting damage to equipment as it comes in and out of the yard
- Perform basic equipment servicing and safety checks
- Assisting Mechanics and Electricians with major repairs
- Keeping the workshop and service area clean, tidy and safe

**About you**
This role is perfect if you are mechanically minded, enjoy fixing equipment, and a trade qualification is in your career plans.
- Current Drivers & Forklift licences
- Be physically fit and knowledgeable about manual handling standards
- Mechanical equipment knowledge is desirable
- Safety conscious attitude

**What you'll get in return**

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Attractive remuneration & Permanent Full-time position
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we're proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we're committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We're committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. Equipped for you

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