Cockburn Central, Perth WA | Full-time | Monday to Friday | Immediate Start

? Enjoy hands-on work and have a mechanical mindset?

Join Total Connections in a varied role covering warehouse operations and the manufacture of hydraulic hose assemblies. Build practical skills, learn about hydraulic products and choose a career path that suits you.

You can continue developing within our warehouse and workshop team or work towards becoming a Mobile Service Technician. There are also opportunities to travel to our other branches to assist with warehouse operations.

Temporary visa holders with valid Australian working rights are welcome to apply.

? About Total Connections

Total Connections is a well-established Western Australian business specialising in hydraulic and industrial hoses, fittings, components and servicing.

With branches in Perth, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie, we support mining, construction, transport and industrial customers throughout Western Australia.

We are looking for a reliable, proactive Trade Assistant to join our Cockburn Central team, with an immediate start available.

? About the Role

You’ll work across the warehouse and workshop, helping keep stock moving and manufacturing hydraulic hose assemblies for our customers and technicians.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Manufacturing hydraulic hose assemblies, including measuring, cutting, fitting and crimping hoses following training and approved procedures

- Learning to identify and select hydraulic hoses, fittings and components

- Checking completed assemblies for accuracy, quality and compliance with workshop procedures

- Accurately picking and packing parts and customer orders

- Receiving, checking and putting away incoming stock

- Preparing orders for collection, delivery and dispatch

- Managing customer and supplier pickups and deliveries

- Supporting technicians with the parts and materials required for jobs

- Assisting with purchase orders, backorders and supplier follow-up

- Maintaining accurate stock records and data entry

- Assisting with stocktakes, inventory control and investigating stock discrepancies

- Providing friendly, helpful service to customers and colleagues

- Keeping the warehouse and workshop clean, organised and safe

You’ll receive exposure to a wide range of hydraulic and industrial products and build your technical knowledge through practical, on-the-job training.

? What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone dependable who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing things properly and is keen to learn.

Mechanical aptitude is highly regarded. You don’t need previous hydraulic experience—training will be provided to the right person.

You’ll bring:

- An interest in mechanical work, tools and how things fit together

- Strong attention to detail and a focus on safety

- Reliable attendance and a good work ethic

- A willingness to learn hydraulic hose assembly and warehouse processes





- Good communication and teamwork skills

- The ability to stay organised and manage competing tasks

- Confidence using computers and entering information accurately

- A current driver’s licence

- Valid Australian working rights appropriate to the role

Previous warehouse, trade assistant, mechanical, automotive, industrial parts or hydraulic hose experience would be an advantage. A forklift licence and experience using inventory systems would also be beneficial.

? Choose Your Development Path

Build your skills in the warehouse and workshop
Develop your knowledge of hydraulic products, stock management and hose assembly. If you enjoy warehouse and workshop work, there is an chance to continue building your career in this area long term.

Work towards becoming a Mobile Service Technician
Keen to take your skills on the road? You’ll have the opportunity to work towards becoming a Mobile Service Technician through on-the-job training and experience in hydraulic hose assembly.

Explore opportunities at other branches
There may also be opportunities to travel to our Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie branches to assist with warehouse work and support the wider team.

? What We Offer

- Full-time, Monday to Friday employment

- Pay based on your skills and experience

- Weekly pay

- Opportunity for overtime if desired

- Immediate start available

- On-the-job training in hydraulic products and hose assembly

- A varied role across warehouse and workshop operations

- A supportive, team-focused working environment

- The option to build a long-term career in warehouse and workshop work

- A pathway towards becoming a Mobile Service Technician

- Opportunities to travel and assist at other branches

- The chance to join a growing Western Australian business

? Location

This position is based at our Cockburn Central branch in Perth, Western Australia, conveniently accessible from Bibra Lake, Jandakot, Yangebup, Success, Atwell, Henderson, Kwinana, Spearwood and surrounding suburbs.

✅ Ready to Apply?

If you’re reliable, enjoy hands-on work and want to build practical skills in the hydraulic and industrial sector, we’d like to hear from you.

Please submit your résumé, highlighting any relevant warehouse, workshop, trade assistant, mechanical, hydraulic hose, parts or customer service experience.

Temporary visa holders with valid Australian working rights are welcome to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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