Mechanical Trade Assistant

Secure a permanent role with a global materials handling OEM in Sydney. Enjoy an attractive hourly rate plus overtime plus a vehicle.

• Join a global OEM with an excellent reputation in the industry
• Modern field service ute with major tooling provided
• Lots of opportunity for overtime

The company

With a global footprint and operations on a multinational scale, this highly regarded materials handling OEM has developed an excellent reputation for themselves over the last 3+ decades. Join a business that is;-

• Heavily invested in new technology including EV fleets
• People focused management team with a strong team orientated culture
• Wide range of training and OEM upskilling opportunities

The branch and working locations

As a Mechanical Trade Assistant you will be based from the main branch depot in Sydney (near Bankstown). However you'll spend some of your time on the road and attending the various locations including; -

• Suppliers
• Botany port terminal
• Large manufacturing and warehouse facilities in wester Sydney
• Intermodal container handling facilities

The role and machinery

In this role you will enjoy working closely with mechanical tradespeople and becoming experienced on the companies mobile equipment fleet which includes heavy forklifts, reach stackers, cranes, integrated tool carriers and other materials handling machines. Your duties in the field will involve;-

• Branch location - 80% of your role
• Mechanical TA work, preparing machines to head to site, machine assembly work, cleaning machines, servicing, stock management including organising and ordering stock, paperwork and reporting
• On the road - 20%
• Picking up stock, assisting with trades in the field at various locations

The roster and hours

• Standard hours will be Monday to Friday from 6.00am to 3.00pm
• Regular and consistent opportunities for overtime

Your skills and experience

You will come from a trade assistant background and have previous experience working with machinery/ mechanics in a similar role. You will also have the following skills and attributes;-

• A passion for mechanics and working with trades people in a team environment
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Can deliver quality results with a high level of workmanship
• Knowledge of hydraulics would be highly regarded however not essential
• Highly reliable, punctual and with a strong work ethic
• Looking for a long-term permanent role and an opportunity to grow

The opportunity and why apply

Paying an attractive hourly rate plus lots of overtime, this is an opportunity to really move your career and earnings forward. Some of the key selling points include;-

• Long term job security with a global OEM with an excellent reputation
• Work on a wide range of heavy materials handling equipment with modern technology
• Enjoy a role where no day will be the same, working in the workshop and the field
• Company vehicle which you can take home each evening
• Lots of OEM training and development on offer
• Wide range of company PPE and merchandise when you start
• Healthy hourly rates + super + annual leave + carers leave

This opportunity won't be available for too long. If you are interested in where this opportunity could take your career and earning potential, call Josh Little-Jones at Marble on 0420 462 066 and apply now.

Josh Little-Jones| jlittlejones@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0420 462 066

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