TRADE ASSISTANT

Flowcrete; Narangba; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learn from experienced tradespeople

Job summary

Flowcrete in Narangba, Queensland is seeking a hands-on Workshop Assistant to support mechanics with repairs, maintenance and fabrication on heavy machinery. You will help with hydraulic tasks, welding basics, and general workshop duties while ensuring a safe, organized workspace.

Ideal candidates are practical, reliable, and eager to learn, with the ability to follow instructions and work well in a team. On-site role with competitive pay and opportunities to develop skills.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics with repairs and maintenance.
• Keep the workshop organised and clean.
• Support hydraulic and mechanical tasks.
• Provide basic welding and fabrication assistance.
• Load and unload stock orders.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools and equipment.
• Provide general hands-on support as required.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Team player

Safety conscious

Willing to learn

Hands-on

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

You'll be working alongside experienced mechanics and workshop team, assisting with the installation, servicing, repairs and maintenance of concrete pumps.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting mechanics with repairs and maintenance
• General workshop duties and keeping the workshop organised
• Assisting with hydraulic and mechanical work
• Basic welding and fabrication assistance
• Loading and unloading stock orders
• Using workshop tools and equipment
• General hands‑on support wherever required

About you

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and willing to learn
• Practical and mechanically minded
• Comfortable working with their hands
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Safety conscious
• Forklift Licence highly regarded or willing to obtain
• Previous workshop, mechanical, fabrication, construction or machinery experience is an advantage
• Good work/life balance

• Competitive pay, negotiable based on experience and skill level
• Opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople and develop mechanical, hydraulic and fabrication skills while working on heavy machinery and equipment