Emerald | Permanent full-time | Monday to Friday day shift
Stay local and be home every night
Looking for a hands-on role without mine-site rosters?
Southcott is seeking a reliable, mechanically minded Trades Assistant to join our Emerald workshop. No hose or hydraulics experience is required—we’ll provide the training you need.
Monday-to-Friday day shift
Hands-on training provided
Local Emerald role—no FIFO or extended rosters
Opportunities to develop valuable technical skills
About the role
You’ll support our workshop team with the manufacture and preparation of hydraulic hose assemblies, customer orders and general workshop activities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing things properly and wants to develop a career in the hydraulics industry.
What you’ll do
- Learn to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies
- Measure, cut and prepare hoses and components
- Operate workshop equipment following training
- Pick, pack and prepare customer orders
- Assist customers at the trade counter
- Receive and organise stock
- Complete basic job documentation and data entry
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and safe
- Assist qualified team members with workshop tasks
What we’re looking for
- You don’t need hose or hydraulics experience. We’re looking for someone with:
- A practical, hands-on approach
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Basic maths and computer skills
- Transparent communication and a helpful attitude
- A commitment to working safely
- Previous experience in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical or trade environment would be helpful but is not essential.
- A forklift or MR truck licence would also be an advantage but is not required.
Southcott is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions. Established in 1886, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business and genuine opportunities to learn and grow.
You’ll receive practical training, work alongside an experienced team and develop technical skills—all while working regular weekday hours close to home.
Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.