Trade Assistant

Kalmar Global; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful development

Competitive compensation

Safety first environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kalmar invites applications for a Trade Assistant to support Lead Mechanics with preventative maintenance, general repairs, and corrective work on diesel and EV equipment. The role covers workshop and field assignments, ensuring high-quality outcomes while maintaining a safe working environment.

You will assist with maintenance tasks, fault finding, and service documentation, contributing to efficient, compliant operations and excellent customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of Year 10 (preferred).
• Forklift Operator's License required.
• Elevated Work Platform License required.
• Parts and Warehouse experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance and repair of mobile equipment in workshop and field.
• Fault finding, troubleshooting, warranty repairs, PM servicing.
• Maintain workspace with 5S principles and safe organization.
• Prepare service reports, organize parts and customer details.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety orientation

Customer focus

Communication

Independent work

Education

Year 10 completion

Forklift Operator's License

Elevated Work Platform License

Parts & Warehouse experience

Job description

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

As a Trade Assistant, you will assist our Lead Mechanics with preventative maintenance, general repair work, and corrective repairs on both diesel-powered and EV mobile equipment. Working both in the workshop and out in the field, you will play a vital role in ensuring work is completed within acceptable time frames and to the highest quality, maintaining a safe environment and exceptional customer satisfaction.

What are your key responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Repair:

Assist with performing general machine maintenance, including oil and filter changes, assembly and disassembly, and final operations testing on mobile equipment.

Fault Finding & Troubleshooting:

Support the team with electrical and mechanical fault finding, warranty repairs, and PM servicing in compliance with schedules and checklists.

Workspace Management:

Take responsibility for machine cleaning and exterior detailing, while maintaining a safe, 5S clean and tidy work organization.

Service Preparation & Administration:

Prepare thoroughly for service jobs by organizing service history, parts, and customer details, and accurately complete daily service reports and documentation.

Safety & Compliance:

Ensure all work complies with company HSE regulations, achieving zero accidents through the active completion of Take 5s and vehicle inspections.

What we offer you:

Meaningful Development:

Access to excellent training and development programs where you can learn about new Kalmar technologies, including EV systems and charging requirements, future‑proofing your skills.

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, alongside access to fantastic benefits:

Safety First Environment:

Build your career in an environment highly focused on safety orientation, equipped to help you succeed securely.

Collaborative Culture:

Become an integral part of the Kalmar Services team where a strong work ethic, teamwork, and your proactive attitude are deeply valued.

What you bring to the role:

Qualifications & Licenses:

Minimum completion of Year 10 (preferred), alongside High Risk Work Licenses including a Forklift Operator's License and an Elevated Work Platform License. Parts and Warehouse experience.

Technical Aptitude:

Proven mechanical aptitude with a foundational knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, drivetrains, diesel engines, and EV systems.

Proactive Attitude:

An excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently on minor works (such as cleaning and parts stock) and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Safety & Organization:

A highly safety-oriented mindset with experience performing equipment maintenance, warehouse duties, and cleaning.

Customer Focus & Teamwork:

Sound communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively represent the company, build profitable customer relationships, and act as a reliable team player.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

About Kalmar Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com