Trades Assistant

Rapid Crushing; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Long-term job security

Supportive management

Family-owned feel

Job summary

Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd in Mackay is seeking a motivated Trades Assistant to support our skilled tradespeople at our Mackay Workshop. This is a town-based role requiring accommodation in Mackay.

You will assist with tools, materials and job set up, plus general workshop duties, loading and unloading, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

The company offers a permanent full-time position with long-term job security and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or experience in a similar role.
• Strong work ethic and reliability. Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting tradespeople with tools, materials, and job set up.
• General workshop duties, cleaning, organising, and basic maintenance.
• Loading and unloading equipment and parts.
• Running errands and collecting supplies.
• Following all safety procedures and supporting a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Physically fit

Manual task ability

Basic mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Independent worker

Tools

General workshop tools

Job description

Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company in the business of providing service and support to the civil contracting, mining, and resource sector since 1978.

We are looking for a motivated Trades Assistant to support our skilled tradespeople at our Mackay Workshop. This is a town-based role so applicants must have accommodation in Mackay. Based in a busy fast-paced environment, you’ll work closely with our maintenance and fabrication teams to help keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting tradespeople with tools, materials, and job set up.
• General workshop duties, cleaning, organising, and basic maintenance.
• Loading and unloading equipment and parts.
• Running errands and collecting supplies.
• Following all safety procedures and supporting a clean, safe work environment.

Candidate Profile

• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude or experience in a similar role.
• Strong work ethic and reliability. Able to work independently.

Benefits

Join an industry leader and become a vital part of our team. We offer:

• Family owned and operated business upholding the traditional family values.
• A competitive salary package.
• Permanent full-time position with long-term job security.
• Supportive management that values your contribution.
• A commitment to a positive and safe work environment.

Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

Pre-Employment Medicals along with Drug and Alcohol screening and National Police Clearance will be conducted as part of the recruitment process and you will be subject to ongoing Drug & Alcohol Screening whilst employed.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.