Heavy Equipment Trades Assistant — Hands-on Mechanical Support

simedarby; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Deering is seeking a Trades Assistant for our Rockhampton CRC team. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, supporting mechanical repairs and equipment handling in a busy workshop environment.

You will assist qualified trades staff, manage parts/tools, and follow safety procedures to keep operations efficient and safe. A proactive team player mindset is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience counts: prior mechanical, workshop or trades assistant roles are valued.
• Excellent communication skills and genuine teamwork focus.
• Licences are a plus and warehouse equipment operation is beneficial.
• Organised, reliable and proactive with good work ethic.
• Team orientation and safety-conscious approach.
• Commitment to high safety standards and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Support - assist trade-qualified personnel with repairs and rebuilds of heavy equipment.
• Equipment Handling - load/unload and safely operate material-handling gear.
• Parts & Tools Management - help track and stock parts and tools for techs.
• Safety First - follow WHS procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Daily Operational Support - contribute to day-to-day team goals.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Team player

Strong communicator

Safety minded

Organised & proactive

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Hastings Deering is seeking a Trades Assistant for our Rockhampton CRC team. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, supporting mechanical repairs and equipment handling in a busy workshop environment.

You will assist qualified trades staff, manage parts/tools, and follow safety procedures to keep operations efficient and safe. A proactive team player mindset is essential to succeed.