Build your skills. Learn something new. Grow with Southcott.

Southcott is looking for a reliable, mechanically minded

Trades Assistant

to join our Sydney Branch.

You don’t need previous hose or hydraulics experience. If you’re practical, comfortable using basic hand tools and keen to learn, we’ll provide the training you need to develop your skills.

Employment type, training and company

Permanent, full-time position

Hands-on training provided

Established Australian business

Opportunity to develop valuable technical skills

Supportive and experienced team

About the role You’ll work as part of our branch team, supporting the manufacture and preparation of hydraulic hose assemblies, customer orders, stock movements and general workshop activities.

It’s a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working with tools, takes pride in doing things properly and wants the opportunity to build 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, organise and put away stock

Complete basic job documentation and data entry

Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop





Assist experienced team members with workshop activities

What we’re looking for Hydraulics experience isn’t essential.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

A practical approach

Mechanical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools

A solid work ethic and willingness to learn

Good attention to detail

Basic math's and computer skills

Clear communication and a helpful attitude

A strong commitment to safety

A current driver’s licence

Previous experience in a

workshop, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical or trade environment

would be an advantage but isn’t essential.

A forklift or MR truck licence would also be beneficial but is not required.

Why join Southcott? 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 together with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

If you’re mechanically minded, ready to learn and looking for a role with long-term potential, we’d like to hear from you.

We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so please don’t delay.

Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.

📌 Trades Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Southcott
📍 Sydney