Trade Assistant - Town And Site Based

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates on overtime

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking a Trade Assistant to assist with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment tasks in the Bowen Basin CHPP sector. The role combines workshop and site-based duties, with opportunities for overtime and penalties for extra hours.

You will support tradespeople during shutdowns, help resurfacing and relining equipment, and ensure safe, productive working conditions in a growing mining services company.

Qualifications

• Must have Current Standard 11.
• Must pass Drug and Alcohol Screen.
• Must have Coal Board Medical and BMA Core Induction.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment activities.
• Resurfacing and relining chutes, pipes, cyclones, and associated equipment.
• Installing ceramic wear liners to CHPP equipment.
• Supporting tradespeople during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Working a mix of workshop and site-based roster arrangements.
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Following safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Drug and alcohol screen pass

Education

Current Standard 11

Coal Board Medical

BMA Core Induction

Driver's Licence

Job description

Job details

Key Selling Points

• Earn up to $39.00 per hour plus super and penalties for site work
• Monday to Friday roster with optional overtime available
• Combination of workshop and site-based work
• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Work within the Bowen Basin CHPP sector

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of wear-resistant equipment and maintenance solutions, specialising in the design, manufacture, and refurbishment of equipment used within the mining and processing sectors. With more than 40 years of industry experience, they have built a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions and are recognised as a leader in ceramic-lined piping and wear-resistant equipment across Australia.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assisting with mechanical maintenance and refurbishment activities
• Resurfacing and relining chutes, pipes, cyclones, and associated equipment
• Installing ceramic wear liners to CHPP equipment
• Supporting tradespeople during maintenance and shutdown activities
• Working a combination of workshop and site-based roster arrangements
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment
• Following company and site safety procedures at all times

What You Will Need

• Current Standard 11
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Current BMA Core Induction
• Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Previous experience in a Trade Assistant, Labourer, or Maintenance role
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Current Driver's Licence
• Excellent commitment to safety and teamwork

Highly Regarded

• Previous CHPP or wash plant experience
• Experience working around fixed plant equipment
• Mechanical or maintenance industry experience
• High Risk Work Licences

What's in it for you?

• Town rate of $33.90 per hour plus super and penalties
• Site rate of $39.00 per hour plus super and penalties
• Penalty rates paid on all hours worked over 38 per week
• Monday to Friday roster
• Optional overtime available, allowing you to maximise earnings
• Mix of workshop and site work, typically 2 days workshop and 3 days site-based
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Work with an industry-leading maintenance and wear solutions provider

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.