Trades Assistant

Archerfield - Brisbane

Permanent / Full Time

About the Employer

Partnership, commitment, and innovation are the three pillars of how Porter Equipment Australia does business. The staff at PEA strives to build long term partnerships with clients, and an extensive list of market leading product and service suppliers.

Porter Equipment Australia is the licensed dealer for Hyundai Construction Equipment, Madill, NC Engineering, Sandvik, Portafill, Screencore, Amman, Rokbak, Bergmann and Furukawa Rock Drills and Hydraulic Breakers. Having a customer centric philosophy, PEA provides exemplary product, parts, and maintenance services to the states and territories of VIC, QLD, NSW, SA, WA, NT, TAS and the ACT. Due to the focus on building positive sustainable relationships, PEA has become a major player in the construction industry in recent years.

About the Role:
The task of the Workshop Assistant is to work effectively within the workshop setting and complete as directed by the After Sales Manager. This role requires efficient work practices, attention to detail and a proactive approach to complete their duties for Porter Equipment within the Service Department.

The developmental nature of this position is essential to the success of Porter Equipment Australia business plans and is necessary to ensure that best practice is always pursued for PEA and our customers.

Benefits:

- Competitive hourly rate on offer
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Opportunity to work with a highly successful organisation
- A Company that values and rewards their staff
- Ongoing training and support will be provided




- Wholly Owned Family Business with long term employees

Duties:

- Adhere to Workshop Safety protocols, work safely as an individual but also as part the Bringelly workshop team
- Assist mechanics and other personnel as required
- Complete wash and detail duties as required for the machine fleets
- Complete basic machine inspections, photograph and detail as required
- Accurately complete checklists and other paperwork in a timely manner
- Move and position machines and attachments within the compound
- Ready machines for hire – Including refuel/operational checks
- Control machine loading and unloading in the Bringelly yard
- Develop best work practices with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
- Maintain and uphold the company values
- Be prepared to work past the standard work hours and meet the needs of the Business
- Adhere to the safety guidelines and structure that exist within the Service Department and Porter Equipment Facility
- Upkeep of the workshop and compound cleanliness
- Work as required under the direction of Workshop staff

Skills and Experience:
We are ideally seeking motivated individual with a strong commitment to product quality and presentation including:

- Previous experience in a similar role and or exposure to the heavy machinery well regarded
- Sound level of mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver's licence
- Sound communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously or in a team
- Strong commitment to health and safety standards
- Attention to detail

Please note only candidates that meet our selection criteria will be contacted

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