Hands-On Heavy Equipment Workshop Assistant

Tutt Bryant; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment with hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

In-house and on-the-job training

Forklift licence training if required

Safety boots and uniform

Excellent working conditions

Job summary

Tutt Bryant Equipment is seeking a hands-on Trades Assistant for our Archerfield workshop. You will work with experienced tradespeople, assist with new machine builds and gain practical experience with leading brands like Yanmar, Sumitomo, Sany, Kato, HSC and BOMAG.

Responsibilities include unloading containers, supporting mechanics, daily checks, and maintaining a safe, clean workshop. Forklift training may be provided if needed, and overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude or interest in the mechanical field
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Good communication and literacy skills
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Flexibility to work after hours when required
• Forklift licence would be an advantage (training may be provided)

Responsibilities

• Assist with new machine builds
• Support qualified mechanics with workshop tasks
• Unload containers
• Complete daily site and workshop checks
• Maintain clean, safe and organised workshop areas
• Follow safety and environmental requirements
• Assist with other general workshop duties

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Independence / initiative

Communication

Workplace safety

Forklift licence (advantage)

Tools

Forklift licence training

Job description

Are you mechanically minded, reliable and keen to build a career working with construction and earthmoving equipment?

Tutt Bryant Equipment is looking for a hands-on Trades Assistant to join our Archerfield workshop. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople, assist with new machine builds and gain practical experience with equipment from leading global brands including Yanmar, Sumitomo, Sany, Kato, HSC and BOMAG.

Tutt Bryant Equipment is one of Australia’s leading national distributors of construction and earthmoving equipment, providing sales, service, maintenance and parts through our national branch network.

About the role

Working alongside our experienced trades team, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with new machine builds

Supporting qualified mechanics with workshop tasks

Unloading containers

Completing daily site and workshop checks

Maintaining clean, safe and organised workshop areas

Following company safety and environmental requirements

Assisting with other general workshop duties as required

About you

You will be a practical and dependable person with a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in machinery or the mechanical field.

To be successful, you will have:

Mechanical aptitude or an interest in the mechanical field

The ability to work independently and show initiative

Good communication and literacy skills

A strong commitment to workplace safety

Flexibility to work after hours when required

A current forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential. Forklift training may be provided if required.

What we offer

Permanent employment with an excellent hourly rate

Regular overtime opportunities

In-house and on-the-job training

Forklift licence training if required

Safety boots, overalls and company uniform

Excellent working conditions and a friendly environment

Ongoing growth and development opportunities across the Tutt Bryant Group

The security of joining an established Australian company with more than 80 years of history

Tutt Bryant Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to Workplace Health and Safety and Quality Assurance.

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