Trades Assistant

Southcott Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training provided

Technical skills development

Supportive team

Job summary

Southcott in Brisbane is seeking a Trades Assistant to join our branch. You’ll support the manufacture and preparation of hydraulic hose assemblies, assist with stock movements and general workshop activities.

No prior hydraulics experience required; if you’re practical and eager to learn, we’ll provide on-the-job training and a clear path to develop your skills within a long-established Australian business.

Qualifications

• Practical mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools.
• Strong commitment to safety in a workshop environment.
• Good work ethic and reliable team player.
• Basic math and computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Clear communication and helpful attitude in a workshop setting.
• Forklift/MR licence is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical or trade environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies
• Measure, cut and prepare hoses and components
• Operate workshop equipment following training
• Complete basic job documentation and data entry
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop
• Assist experienced team members with workshop activities

Skills

Practical mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Basic math & computer skills

Clear communication

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Build your skills. Learn something new. Grow with Southcott.

Southcott is looking for a reliable, mechanically minded Trades Assistant to join our Brisbane Branch.

You don’t need previous hose or hydraulics experience. If you’re practical, comfortable using basic hand tools and keen to learn, we’ll provide the training you need to develop your skills.

Permanent, full-time position

Benefits

• Hands-on training provided
• Opportunity to develop valuable technical skills
• Supportive and experienced team

About the role

You’ll work as part of our branch team, supporting the manufacture and preparation of hydraulic hose assemblies, customer orders, stock movements and general workshop activities.

It’s a varied, practical role suited to someone who enjoys working with tools, takes pride in doing things properly and wants the opportunity to build a career in the hydraulics industry.

What you’ll do

Learn to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies

Measure, cut and prepare hoses and components

Operate workshop equipment following training

Complete basic job documentation and data entry

Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop

Assist experienced team members with workshop activities

What we’re looking for

Hydraulics experience isn’t essential. We’re looking for someone who brings:

A practical approach

Mechanical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools

A strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Basic math's and computer skills

Clear communication and a helpful attitude

A strong commitment to safety

Previous experience in a workshop, warehouse, manufacturing, mechanical or trade environment would be an advantage.

A forklift or MR truck licence would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Southcott is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions. Established in 1886, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business together with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

You’ll receive practical, on-the-job training, work alongside an experienced team and gain technical skills that can open the door to further opportunities within the hydraulics industry.

How we work

• Accountability – Own It: We take responsibility for our work and our impact, following through on what we say we’ll do.
• Communication – Listen and Connect: We share ideas openly, listen carefully and adapt our approach to build understanding across the business.
• Open-mindedness – Think Differently: We welcome new ideas, explore options and learn from diverse perspectives to make better decisions.
• Ambition – Go Further: We take initiative, embrace change and push for improvement with courage & determination.
• Respect – Value Everyone: We treat people fairly, act courteously and build positive, productive relationships based on trust.

If you’re mechanically minded, ready to learn and looking for a role with long-term potential, we’d like to hear from you.

We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so please don’t delay.

Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.

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