Era/Trade Assistant

Transit Systems Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing Available

Modern workshop facilities

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Stable, full-time employment

Job summary

Transit Systems NSW Burwood Depot is seeking a hands-on assistant to support mechanics in heavy vehicle servicing and general workshop duties. You will help with repairs, tyre changes, and maintain a clean, safe work environment, while developing practical workshop skills.

Successful candidates will have previous workshop experience, demonstrated mechanical aptitude, and a proactive, self-motivated approach. Forklift certification is desirable, and basic data-entry skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance workshop experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and develop.
• Be self-motivated.
• Forklift certificate (desirable).
• Computer literate basic keyboard skills and data entry.
• Understand spare part management.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics carrying out heavy vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Remove and replace tyres.
• Conduct general workshop cleanliness, tidiness and litter management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-motivated

Data entry / keyboard skills

Tools

Forklift certificate

Job description

Burwood Depot

Join a friendly team and develop valuable skills assisting mechanics.

ABOUT US

In partnership with Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With approximately 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers where they need to go.

For more information about Transit Systems, please visit ourwebsite

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Assist mechanics carrying out heavy vehicle servicing and repairs
• Perform minor maintenance tasks
• Remove and replace tyres
• Conduct general workshop cleanliness, tidiness and litter management

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THE ROLE YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Previous maintenance workshop experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and develop;
• Be self-motivated
• Forklift certificate (desirable)
• Computer literate basic keyboard skills and data entry
• Understand spare part management

WHY JOIN US:

• Novated Leasing Available – Access novated vehicle leasing as part of our employee benefits, helping you make the most of your salary package.* *Eligibility and applicable terms and conditions apply.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Stable, full-time employment with a leading transport operator.
• Modern workshop facilities and supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities across our diverse business portfolio.
• Help keep communities moving by maintaining a safe and reliable public transport fleet.

About Us

In partnership with Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.

Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore. With approximately 9000 employees, we are one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light rail vehicles, carrying over 207 million customers where they need to go.

For more information about Transit Systems, please visit ourwebsite

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.