Trade Assistant

Napean Conveyors; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Above award wages

Supportive team environment

Cross-disciplinary work

Long-term career development

Job summary

NEPEAN Longwall in Paget, Mackay QLD, seeks a motivated Trade Assistant to support tradespeople across Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication and Gearbox. You will assist with maintenance, repairs and general workshop duties to keep the Longwall facility running efficiently.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll contribute to a safe, clean and well-organised workshop, with opportunities to develop across multiple disciplines and a compressed 4‑day work week.

Qualifications

• Experience as Trade Assistant or General Labourer.
• Forklift operation experience is highly regarded.
• Current Driver’s Licence is essential.
• High-Risk Forklift Licence and/or Riggers Ticket advantageous.
• Able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Committed to maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with allocated tasks across various departments.
• Perform general labouring and manual handling up to 15kg.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and rigging equipment where licensed.
• Carry out steam/high-pressure water cleaning and painting as needed.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and general facility upkeep.
• Handle materials, tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously when required.
• Follow Safe Work Instructions and Operating Procedures and WHS standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Reliable and adaptable

Team player

Education

Current Driver’s Licence

High-Risk Forklift Licence

Riggers Ticket

Job description

NEPEAN Longwall is a leading provider of specialised underground mining equipment to the Australian coal industry. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Assistant to join our team based in Paget, Mackay QLD.

About the Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Trade Assistant plays a key role in supporting tradespeople across multiple departments including Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication, and Gearbox. You will assist with maintenance, repairs, and general workshop duties to ensure the efficient operation of the Longwall facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist tradespeople with allocated tasks across various departments
• Perform general labouring, including manual handling of materials (up to 15kg)
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment (where licensed)
• Carry out general duties including steam/high-pressure water cleaning and painting
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and general facility upkeep
• Handle materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to work in a team environment and the ability to work autonomously
• Work in accordance with Safe Work Instructions and Operating Procedures
• Maintain a strong commitment to WH&S and environmental standards
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines

About You

• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant or General Labourer
• Experience operating a forklift (highly regarded)
• Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• High-Risk Forklift Licence and/or Riggers Ticket (advantageous)
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, adaptable, and safety-focused
• Committed to maintaining a clean and organised workspace

Why Join Us?

• 4-day compressed work week offering work-life balance
• Above award wages
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple disciplines
• Long-term career development with an industry leader

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.