Trades Assistant – Workshop Based | Bibra Lake

OPS is currently seeking a motivated Trades Assistant to support our busy workshop operations in Bibra Lake, WA. In this role, you'll work closely with experienced tradespeople, assisting with maintenance, servicing, and equipment upgrades for the mining and bulk materials handling industry.

- Prestart checks for workshop plant and equipment including forklifts, cranes and vehicles.

- Operation of hand tools, power tools, lifting and access equipment.

- Assist trades employees with preventative maintenance, service, production and upgrades to mineral processing and bulk materials handling equipment.

- Assist with machine loading / unloading activities.

- Stores activities for the branch as required, inclusive of participating in stocktake processes, picking and dispatch of customer orders.

- Proactively perform non-trade specific tasks incidental to set work.

- Prepare and maintain work areas in a safe and clean manner.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-starter with an excellent attitude. Our ideal candidate will be safety focused, have the drive and passion to learn our business and be a part of our team. You will have some previous work experience as a Trades Assistant.

To be successful for this role you will need to have the following:

- Full unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s License – HR desirable

- Previous experience working in a workshop environment.

- Experience with metal working equipment





- Current forklift license

- Be physically able to perform manual handling tasks – lifting up to 25kg

- Pro-active and self-motivated

- Have a strong personal belief in the importance of safety.

- Must be able to pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol screen

What we offer you:

- A competitive remuneration package.

- Annually paid bonus scheme.

- Employee referral program – paid for each successful referral provided to the business.

- Support for ongoing learning and development including access to training programs, workshops and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.

- Access to EAP counselling services, wellness programs and resources to support employees' and their families mental and emotional well-being.

Who We Are

OPS Group is a privately owned, 100% Australian business established in 1989. We supply and service equipment for the mining, quarrying, crushing, screening, construction and earthmoving industries. We started as a small spare parts supplier and are now one of Australia’s most experienced OEM distributors of mineral processing equipment, representing leading global brands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team in an interesting and varied setting, and to be part of a growing company. If you take pride in good work and like a role where you’re never doing the same thing twice, we’d like to hear from you.

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