Trade Assistant - Fitment

Northeast Auto Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group in Adelaide is seeking skilled Trades Assistants to support the build and fitment of customised truck bodies for clients across Australia. You will assist qualified tradespeople in fitting bodies and accessories and help with general labour tasks.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attention to detail, with opportunities to operate and maintain tools under supervision; forklift license desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals (desirable).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety.
• Forklift Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Fitting bodies out with accessories outlined by customers including but not limited to ladders, toolboxes, mounted components, lighting, tarp motors, and ADR stickers.
• Assisting qualified tradespeople in all aspects of their duties.
• Operating and maintaining tools and machinery.
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean working environment.
• Performing quality checks and reporting issues.
• Supporting with general labour tasks.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Read drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Forklift licence

Job description

Northeast Engineering is seeking skilled Trades Assistants to join our dynamic Burton team, to support the build and fitment of high-quality customised truck bodies for clients across Australia.

About The Role

As a Trade Assistant your primary focus is assisting the qualified tradespeople in the fitment of truck bodies and accessories.

Key responsibilities

• Fitting bodies out with accessories outlined by customers including but not limited to, Ladders, Toolboxes, custom mounted components, Lighting, Tarp Motors, ADR Stickers
• Assisting qualified tradespeople in all aspects of their duties
• Operating and maintaining tools and machinery
• Following safety protocols and maintaining a clear working environment
• Performing quality checks and reporting issues appropriately
• Supporting with general labour tasks.

About You

• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals (desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety
• Forklift License (desirable)

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 600 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions. Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, an Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skilfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

Ready to make the move

• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Right to Work in Australia Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical and random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

Respectfully, no agencies please.