Mechanical Trade Assistant – WA Workshop & Field Support

Contract Resources; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Resources is seeking Mechanical Trade Assistants to join our WA Workshop team on a permanent full-time basis. You will assist a Mechanical Trades team to maintain and service equipment/assets, with opportunities to support regional workshops and client sites across WA.

Travel to regional sites may be required. The role requires maintaining safety and compliance across assets, assisting with inspections, and contributing to efficient workshop operations in a dynamic energy and resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years in workshop, shutdowns, or maintenance sectors.
• Minimum 2 years in workshop, shutdown, maintenance, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to travel to client sites and Contract Resources facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mechanical Trades team with routine maintenance, inspections, functional testing and repair on equipment and assets.
• Assist with routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing of equipment and assets.
• Support servicing, repairs, and breakdown maintenance on industrial and heavy vehicles.
• Identify or assist in diagnosing mechanical faults and failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment and assist with stock control.

Skills

Workshop experience

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Team communication

Manual handling

Education

Trade qualification or Certificate II in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Flange Management Certificate

Job description

Contract Resources is seeking Mechanical Trade Assistants to join our WA Workshop team on a permanent full-time basis. You will assist a Mechanical Trades team to maintain and service equipment/assets, with opportunities to support regional workshops and client sites across WA.

Travel to regional sites may be required. The role requires maintaining safety and compliance across assets, assisting with inspections, and contributing to efficient workshop operations in a dynamic energy and resources