EVERGREEN - Trades Assistant (Mineshop)

Hastings Deering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Deering in Mackay is seeking motivated Trades Assistants to support our workshop operations. These permanent, Monday to Friday roles offer hands-on experience in a leading heavy equipment environment while assisting skilled tradespeople and production teams.

Join our LRE team to help assemble, refurbish and prepare components, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Forklift licence is preferred and a strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop, manufacturing, or trade assistant role is valued.
• Forklift licence is preferred.
• Mechanically minded with hands-on aptitude and interest in tools and equipment.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices at all times.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a workshop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades personnel with equipment assembly, preparation, and build activities to ensure efficient workflow and quality outcomes.
• Prepare parts and components for production schedules, keeping teams on track.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safety-compliant workspace.
• Provide general support across daily workshop activities to help achieve team goals.
• Assist with cleaning and preparation of electrical and mechanical components for refurbishment.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and follow workshop procedures.
• Maintain workshop standards and support technicians as required.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliable and dependable

Eager to learn

Safety minded

Mechanically minded

Good communication

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER.

We’re looking for motivated and reliable Trades Assistants to join our Mackay team across multiple areas within our workshop operations. These roles offer a great opportunity to gain hand-on experience in a leading heavy equipment environment while supporting our skilled tradespeople and production teams. These positions are permanent, Monday to Friday roles.

Available Positions!!!

As a Trades Assistant in New Builds, you will play a key role in supporting the assembly and preparation of new equipment.

• Support equipment builds –assist trades personnel with equipment assembly, preparation, and build activities to ensure efficient workflow and quality outcomes.
• Prepare parts for success –organise and stage parts and components for upcoming production schedules, helping teams stay on track and ready for the day ahead.
• Maintain a safe workspace –keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with safety standards to support a productive workshop environment.
• Assist workshop operations –provide general support across daily workshop activities, contributing to team objectives and operational efficiency.

Working within our LRE team, you will assist with the cleaning and preparation of electrical and mechanical components.

• Prepare components for refurbishment –clean and inspect components to ensure they are ready for the next stage of the repair or assembly process.
• Operate cleaning equipment –conduct dip tank and rinsing processes safely and effectively while following workshop procedures.
• Maintain workshop standards –ensure work areas, tools, and equipment remain clean, organised, and ready for use.
• Support the team –assist technicians and trades personnel with general workshop duties to help achieve quality and productivity targets.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency‑based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.
• Career Paths That Work for You - Grow into leadership, technical specialist, or support service roles. At Hastings Deering, we align with YOUR goals.
• Get more time back in your life - Our work schedules are made to fit your life, giving you the flexibility to take care of what matters most outside of work.
• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long‑term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.
• Cutting Edge Tech - Get hands‑on experience with the latest CAT technology as we shape the future of mining and heavy equipment solutions.

What you’ll need:

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Experience that counts –previous workshop, manufacturing, or Trade Assistant experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Licences a plus –a current forklift licence is preferred.
• Mechanically minded –enjoy hands‑on work and have a natural interest in tools, equipment, and mechanical processes.
• Safety minded –committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards and following safe work practices at all times.
• Eager to learn –bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to develop new skills in a workshop environment.
• Attention to detail –take pride in completing tasks accurately and maintaining quality standards across all work activities.
• Team player –work effectively with tradespeople and colleagues to achieve team goals while supporting a collaborative workplace culture.
• Reliable and dependable –demonstrate a strong work ethic, punctuality, and commitment to delivering on daily responsibilities.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you!

Enquiries: 1300 071 ***
Contact: Taylor Collett – Talent Acquisition Partner

Hastings Deering follows a Pre‑Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.