Job Description
Emerald | Permanent full time | Monday to Friday day shift
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Stay local and be home every night
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Looking for a hands-on role without mine-site rosters?
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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.
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Monday-to-Friday day shift
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Hands-on training provided
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Local Emerald role—no FIFO or extended rosters
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Opportunities to develop valuable technical skills
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About the role
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You'll support our workshop team with the manufacture and preparation of hydraulic hose assemblies, customer orders and general workshop activities.
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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.
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What you'll do
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Learn to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies
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Measure, cut and prepare hoses and components
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Operate workshop equipment following training
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Pick, pack and prepare customer orders
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Assist customers at the trade counter
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Receive and organise stock
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Complete basic job documentation and data entry
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Keep the workshop clean,



organised and safe
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Assist qualified team members with workshop tasks
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What we're looking for
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You don't need hose or hydraulics experience. We're looking for someone with:
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A practical, hands-on approach
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Mechanical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools
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A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
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Basic maths and computer skills
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Clear communication and a helpful attitude
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A commitment to working safely
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Previous experience in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical or trade environment would be helpful but is not essential.
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A forklift or MR truck licence would also be an advantage but is not required.
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Southcott is one of Australia's leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions. Established in ****, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business and genuine opportunities to learn and grow.
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You'll receive practical training, work alongside an experienced team and develop technical skills—all while working regular weekday hours close to home.
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Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.

📌 Trades Assistant (Emerald)
🏢 Southcott
📍 Emerald