Looking to start or further your career in the heavy vehicle and defence industry?
Join a global leader and become part of a highly skilled workshop team supporting critical Defence projects.As a Trades Assistant, you'll play a hands-on role within our Production Centre located in Wacol, providing support to technicians, maintaining workshop operations, and assisting with mechanical tasks in a safety-focused environment.About The RoleReporting to the Defence Project Manager, you will provide essential support to the workshop team and assist with a variety of workshop activities.
Responsibilities include:Assisting technicians with workshop activities and mechanical tasksCompleting work instructions as directedCollecting parts from the warehouse and suppliersMaintaining workshop stock levels including oils, rags and consumablesCleaning and maintaining workshop common areasEmptying waste bins and ensuring a tidy work environmentSupporting special projects as requiredContributing to safe and efficient workshop operations.About YouA strong work ethic and positive attitudeBasic mechanical aptitude and interest in workshop environmentsUnderstanding of workplace health and safety practicesAbility to follow instructions and work as part of a teamCurrent Driver's LicenceExperience working in a workshop, manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous but not essentialWhy choose Team Penske?
At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job.
That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the businessOnsite parkingAccredited Training & Development ProgramsCommitment to providing the highest levels of safety,



technical and leadership trainingCompetitive RemunerationReward and Recognition ProgramsEmployee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.Employee Assistance Program.Family Friendly Advantages including Paid Parental LeavePenske Perks: save $****'s with access to discounts from your favourite retailersAbout Penske in Australia & New ZealandIconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems.
We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands.
And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.
If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria.
We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process?
Please let us know.Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions.
Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.
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📌 Trades Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Penske Australia
📍 Brisbane