Trade Assistant: Vehicle & Bodywork – Hands-On

Woodlands Enterprises; Beerwah; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant to join the Mechanical Workshop team. You’ll support mechanics, panel beaters and spray painters in servicing, maintenance and vehicle preparation across trucks, machinery and equipment.

This role suits someone with a practical mechanical mindset, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. No formal trade qualification is required, and the position offers permanent, full-time employment in a family-owned Australian business.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified mechanics with servicing, inspections, maintenance and repairs of light and heavy vehicles, machinery, trailers and equipment.
• Supporting panel beating and spray painting team with vehicle preparation, sanding, masking, cleaning and finishing activities.
• Preparing tools, parts, vehicles and work areas for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assisting with the removal, cleaning, handling and refitting of mechanical components under appropriate supervision.
• Helping move, position and collect vehicles, equipment and parts where authorised and appropriately licensed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Woodlands Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Trade Assistant to join the Mechanical Workshop team. You’ll support mechanics, panel beaters and spray painters in servicing, maintenance and vehicle preparation across trucks, machinery and equipment.

This role suits someone with a practical mechanical mindset, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. No formal trade qualification is required, and the position offers permanent, full-time employment in a family-owned Australian business.