Competitive Salary + Incentive Program:

Attractive base salary with the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives

Career Development:

Ongoing training and professional development with genuine career progression opportunities

Stability : Permanent full-time position with a leading OEM offering long-term job security

Health:

Discounted Medibank health insurance policy

Wellness Program:

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discounts:

Exclusive staff discounts on Hitachi products and services

Supportive Culture:

Join a collaborative team that values innovation, customer satisfaction and employee contribution

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Trades Assistant to join our Remanufacturing Workshop team. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you'll support the remanufacturing process across a variety of workshop functions including logistics, warehousing, disassembly, inspection support, and parts handling.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical interest and enjoy hands-on work and wants to develop their skills in a structured workshop environment. Working within a collaborative and professional workshop environment, you'll become part of a diverse, and supportive workplace where reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Support workshop operations across warehousing, logistics and remanufacturing activities

Pick, pack, store and move components and materials safely and efficiently

Assist trades personnel with disassembly, inspection and workshop preparation tasks





Operate hand and power tools including spanners and rattle guns

Perform manual handling activities and repetitive lifting as required

Assist with inventory control and workshop housekeeping activitiesComplete basic computer-based tasks including data entry, online training and email usage

Contribute positively to a safe, productive and team-focused work environment

Demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills across multiple workshop areas

As the Ideal Candidate, You Will Have:

A genuine interest in mechanical equipment, repairs or maintenance

Previous experience in a workshop, manufacturing, automotive, warehouse or logistics environment

Exposure to mechanical equipment, vehicle maintenance, hydraulics or related industries

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established processes

A reliable work ethic with excellent attendance and punctuality

The ability to work effectively within a close-knit team environment

Good communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Basic computer literacy skills

The physical capability to perform manual handling and stand for extended periods throughout the day

A current Forklift Licence (desirable)

At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Prospect Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.

📌 Trades Assistant Workshop (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Hitachi Construction Machinery Group
📍 Muswellbrook