Trade Assistant

Craig Mostyn Group; Wundowie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Health & Well-being

Career Development

Discounted Meat

Exceptional Team Atmosphere

Journey Protection & Income Protection

Free on-Site Parking

Job summary

Craig Mostyn Group in Australia is seeking a Trade Assistant (Mechanical) to support preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and general workshop operations to keep our production facility running safely and efficiently.

This role suits someone with a mechanical background looking to develop practical skills in an industrial environment; you will work with hand and power tools, follow safety and LOTO procedures, and contribute to a cooperative team focused on quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience.
• Strong safety awareness and a solid safety record.
• Ability to use hand and power tools confidently.
• Understanding of basic mechanical processes and LOTO systems.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Reliable and organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general workshop operations and routine maintenance.
• Support servicing and repair of plant and equipment to manufacturer standards.
• Complete start-up and shut-down tasks in designated production areas.
• Prepare skids, rollers, and equipment for daily production.
• Report hazards, improvements, and opportunities for better work practices.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Follow all safety, LOTO, and compliance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Hands-on experience

Communication skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Brief Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the food processing or agricultural industry? Look no further! We're seeking dedicated individuals who share our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.

About Us

The Craig Mostyn Group is a leading food and agribusiness that has operated over the past 100 years across Australia. Our operations are in Western Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, where we produce premium quality pork, beef, lamb, abalone, protein meal and tallow for clients and suppliers here locally and internationally. Linley Valley Pork is a premium product sourced and produced in Western Australia, where we have raised and processed the finest pork to supply to families in Australia and in international markets for more than 30 years.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Trade Assistant (Mechanical) will support preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs, and general workshop operations to keep our production facility running safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for someone with a mechanical background looking to further develop their skills in an industrial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with general workshop operations and routine maintenance.
• Supporting the servicing and repair of plant and equipment to manufacturer standards.
• Completing start-up and shut-down tasks in designated production areas.
• Preparing skids, rollers, and equipment for daily production.
• Reporting hazards, improvements, and opportunities for better work practices.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Following all safety, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), and compliance procedures.

About You

Performing other duties within your skill level as required.

Essential

• Good mechanical aptitude with relevant hands-on experience.
• Strong safety awareness and a solid safety record.
• Ability to use hand and power tools confidently.
• Understanding of basic mechanical processes and LOTO systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and organised, with strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick).
• Basic fabrication skills.
• Forklift or EWP licence.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or food processing environments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience handling chemicals or operating in a process establishment.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Pay: We offer great pay to recognise your skills and hard work.
• Paid Parental Leave: We offer 13 weeks of paid parental leave to new parents.
• Health & Well-being: Get discounted health insurance and support through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Career Development: Plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
• Discounted Meat: enjoy employee discounts on our premium products.
• Exceptional Team Atmosphere: Join a supportive environment that values teamwork, belonging, and celebrating together.
• Journey Protection & Income Protection Insurance: We've got you covered for unexpected challenges.
• Free on-Site Parking: Convenient parking right at our facility.

Craig Mostyn is committed to maintaining, growing, and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.