Trade Assistant
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Contribute your experience and skills to our team!
We're currently seeking a driven individual that has a basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical knowledge to join our team as a Trade Assistant.
This role provides support to our mechanical tradespeople and wider workshop based team to ensure our high standards in maintaining and upkeeping our fleet are consistently met.
Come on board with Busways at our Heatherbrae Depot.
What We Offer
Earning Potential: Up to $85,000+ including reasonable overtime loading and generous allowances Inclusive of super
Base rate of $******* per hour
Attendance Allowance: $16 payable on rostered worked hours
Annual Leave: loading of 17.5%
Ongoing Training and Development: opportunity to undertake additional training and certifications to support and advance your skills.
Exposure to Advanced Technologies: Assist with a range of vehicles, including Euro 5 & 6 technologies.
Licence Upgrade Opportunities: Upgrade from a car licence to MR licence, with costs covered by the company.
Career Progression: The chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional roles.
Benefit Programs: Fitness passport, Novated Lease options, Employee Assistance Programs and more
Team Environment: Work in a close knit, team-oriented environment with quarterly BBQs to celebrate together.
Employee Referral Programs: Opportunity to earn a cash bonus for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positions.
Role Responsibilities
This role requires a mature and professional approach with excellent communication skills.
Your main duties will include:
Performing minor repairs and service of vehicles and equipment, in a timely manner, within your skill level and experience under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson
Moving buses within the yard,



parking and refuelling them
Pick-up and delivery of parts and other objects as required by the Workshop Supervisor or Leading Hand
General yard/workshop cleaning and maintenance
Store duties as and when required by the supervisor
Performing other general, non-trades services as directed
Adhering to all Work, Health & Safety requirements whilst performing work duties
Maintaining clean workshop practices
Maintaining and performing all workshop practices in a manner that adheres to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations
About Us
Busways is the largest Australian-owned bus operator and most experienced Australian bus specialist, delivering high-performing transport services since ****.
As the first choice for real-world solutions, we provide public bus services on behalf of state governments.
Our team of 2,800 operates 1,350 buses and 47 million journeys annually.
Choose An Organisation That Values You
We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity.
Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience.
We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.
We offer our employees the chance to develop,



evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time.
We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us.
The Successful Applicant Will
A willingness to work a variety of shifts
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in working in a team setting on daily maintenance and repair schedules
Confidence in using computers and software packages
Be proactive with a drive to finding better ways to continuously improve and be adaptable in a dynamic and growing team
We are looking for real, not perfect individuals that are passionate and invested in achieving outcomes
e physically fit to carry out the necessities of the role which includes heavy lifting
Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check, and working with children check.
Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in Australia
Hold a current Unrestricted Australian driver's licence issued by the relevant State
Highly Regarded
Experience in a similar role and environment is preferred, however, not necessary as we are willing to train and develop the right individuals for the position.
Medium Rigid (MR) or higher licence class
For any queries about the role please contact the Regional Assets Manager, Fleet: Troy Newell onâ ̄************.
Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.
No agency applications, please.
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📌 Trade Assistant - Heatherbrae (New South Wales)
🏢 Busways Group
📍 New South Wales