Coates is proudly Australian owned and has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects. We provide end-to-end solutions across five key areas: Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Power & HVAC, and Training.
Here's how you'll be a part of our team
- Attractive hourly rates + Penalty rates on overtime
- Permanent full-time position
- Monday to Friday, ideally 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
As a Coates Trades Assistant (Internally known as Equipment Maintenance Controllers) at our Muswellbrook branch, you will be responsible for:
- Inspection & cleaning of small hire equipment to meet Coates standards as well as minor repairs in conjunction with mechanics
- Check in equipment after hires to ensure equipment is returned in a similar fashion to pre hire and record hour meters and fuel usage
- Spotting of load & unloading events as well as forklift loading & unloading
- Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment & trailer mounted equipment
- Supporting role to the workshop mechanics/electricians to enable them to focus on equipment repairs and more complex tasks.
- Check and control equipment (inbound and outbound) as it comes in and out of the yard inclusive of the spotting function.
- Consistently manage the yard & workshop to ensure equipment is stored correctly
What you'll get in return
As a member of the Coates team you'll enjoy a range of perks and advantages, including:
- Training and career progression pathways
- Flexible working options available—let's discuss what works best for you
- Access to our employee discounts and benefits program
- Purchased additional leave program
- Employee discounts on equipment hire
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice
What you'll bring to the role
This role is perfect if you are mechanically minded and enjoy fixing equipment:
- Current driver's license and forklift high risk licence is essential, truck licence is highly regarded
- Good verbal communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills, time management and organisational skills
- Be physically fit and knowledgeable about safety standards
- Mechanical equipment knowledge is desirable
- Familiarisation with Take 5's and JSEA's
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Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.