Mechanical Trades Assistant - Heavy Equipment Support

Sime Motors; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Rockhampton is seeking a Trades Assistant to join the CRC team. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, providing mechanical support, equipment handling, and parts/tools management to support technicians.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical or trades experience, strong communication, and licences for warehouse equipment where applicable. A safety-minded, team-focused attitude is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, workshop or trades assistant role.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Licenses for warehouse equipment are a plus (e.g., forklift, overhead crane).
• Organised, efficient and safety-minded.
• Team-oriented with ability to follow directions from senior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support to trade-qualified personnel for repairs and rebuilds of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Handle equipment and assist with loading/unloading; operate material-handling gear when licensed.
• Assist with parts and tools management; ensure inventory is logged and available to technicians.
• Follow all safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Support daily operations and assist the team to achieve goals.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Forklift license

Overhead crane license

Tools

Forklift license

Overhead crane license

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Rockhampton is seeking a Trades Assistant to join the CRC team. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, providing mechanical support, equipment handling, and parts/tools management to support technicians.

Ideal candidates will have mechanical or trades experience, strong communication, and licences for warehouse equipment where applicable. A safety-minded, team-focused attitude is essential for success in this role.