Trades Assistant

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible work arrangements

Accredited Training & Development

Competitive remuneration

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Penske Discounts

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Trades Assistant to join our Defence-focused Production Centre in Wacol. You will support technicians, keep workshop operations running smoothly and assist with mechanical tasks in a safety‑minded environment.

Reporting to the Defence Project Manager, you will complete work instructions, manage parts, stock and workshop tidiness, and contribute to safe, efficient operations while learning on the job.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in workshop environments.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Experience in a workshop or industrial environment is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with workshop activities and mechanical tasks.
• Complete work instructions as directed.
• Collect parts from the warehouse and suppliers.
• Maintain workshop stock and consumables.
• Keep workshop areas clean and tidy.
• Empty waste bins and maintain a safe environment.
• Support special projects as required.
• Contribute to safe and efficient workshop operations.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Looking to start or further your career in the heavy vehicle and defence industry? Join a global leader and become part of a highly skilled workshop team supporting critical Defence projects.

As a Trades Assistant, you'll play a hands‑on role within our Production Centre located in Wacol, providing support to technicians, maintaining workshop operations, and assisting with mechanical tasks in a safety‑focused environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the Defence Project Manager, you will provide essential support to the workshop team and assist with a variety of workshop activities. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting technicians with workshop activities and mechanical tasks
• Completing work instructions as directed
• Collecting parts from the warehouse and suppliers
• Maintaining workshop stock levels including oils, rags and consumables
• Cleaning and maintaining workshop common areas
• Emptying waste bins and ensuring a tidy work environment
• Supporting special projects as required
• Contributing to safe and efficient workshop operations.

About You

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in workshop environments
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Current Driver's Licence
• Experience working in a workshop, manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous but not essential

Why choose Team Penske?

Benefits

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske In Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distribute the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.