Equipment Maintenance Controller – Trades Assistant

Coates; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training progression

Flexible hours

Employee discounts

Additional leave

Discount on hire equipment

Novated leasing

Job summary

Coates is seeking a Trades Assistant at our Muswellbrook branch. You will inspect, clean and assist with minor repairs on hire equipment, while supporting workshop trades.

A current forklift licence and driver’s licence are essential, with strong safety awareness and teamwork to ensure smooth yard and workshop operations. The role offers attractive hourly rates with overtime penalties, permanent full-time employment, and a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 9:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence and a current driver’s licence are essential.
• Experience with loading/unloading and equipment handling preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards in workshop and yard environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean small hire equipment and perform minor repairs with mechanics.
• Check in equipment after hires and record hour meters and fuel usage.
• Spot load/unload events and assist with forklift operations.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment and trailer-mounted gear.
• Support workshop mechanics/electricians to focus on repairs.
• Control inbound/outbound equipment and supervise yard/workshop storage.

Skills

Forklift license

Driver's license

Truck license

Computer skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Safety knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Take 5s familiarity

JSEA familiarity

Job description

Coates is seeking a Trades Assistant at our Muswellbrook branch. You will inspect, clean and assist with minor repairs on hire equipment, while supporting workshop trades.

A current forklift licence and driver’s licence are essential, with strong safety awareness and teamwork to ensure smooth yard and workshop operations. The role offers attractive hourly rates with overtime penalties, permanent full-time employment, and a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 9:00 am–5:00 pm.