Trades Assistant

Macmahon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Leave Loading

Super on hours

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking a Workshop/Facilities assistant to support Boilermakers in maintaining heavy mining equipment at Perth Airport, WA. The role involves preparing work areas, handling tools, and performing essential safety and clean-up tasks in a busy workshop environment.

You will work with qualified Boilermakers, perform parts runs, inspections, and basic repairs, and may drive trucks as part of daily duties. A MR/HR licence and HSL DG/LF are required, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a workshop environment preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to operate forklift and assist Boilermakers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team of qualified Boilermakers
• Parts runs
• General day to day housekeeping
• Weekly/monthly inspections
• Identify and perform minor repairs on workshop equipment & schedule major work
• Correction of workshop hazards
• Operate the forklift
• Support equipment availability and safe, reliable performance
• Speak-up and contribute to our culture; everyone home safe, every swing
• Work closely with production and planning teams to schedule work
• Will be required to drive trucks as part of the role

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

MR/HR Licence

Tools

Truck licence MR/HR

High Risk Licence LF

High Risk Licence DG

C Class Manual Australian Licence

Job description

Together. Works.

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

The Workshop undertakes a range of tasks to manage Macmahon’s fleet of mobile equipment, as well as maintenance projects for external clients. The workshop is undercover and houses the rebuild workshop, quarantine, sandblast and paint shop, component workshop and warehouse store.

Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.

About the Role

You will work alongside qualified Boilermakers, to maintain heavy mining equipment. Their primary duties involve preparing work areas, handling tools, and performing essential safety and clean-up tasks.

Role Details and Benefits

• Location: Perth Airport, WA (residential)
• Roster: Mondays – Fridays (All Days)

Competitive benefits package including

• Annual Bonus I Leave Loading I Super on all hours worked
• Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
• Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
• Novated leases
• Comprehensive wellbeing program

Responsibilities

• Assist the team of qualified Boilermakers
• Parts runs
• General day to day house keeping
• Weekly/monthly inspections
• Identify and perform minor repairs on workshop equipment & schedule major work
• Correction of workshop hazards
• Operate the forklift
• Support strong equipment availability and safe, reliable performance
• Speak-up and contribute to our culture; everyone home safe, every swing
• Work closely with production and planning teams to schedule work
• Will be required to drive trucks as part of the role

What You’ll Bring

• Truck licence – Medium Rigid (MR) OR Heavy Rigid (HR)
• High Risk Licence - LF
• High Risk Licence - DG
• Ability to work as part of a team and step up when needed
• Commitment to safe work practices and job quality
• Current unrestricted C Class MANUAL Australian Drivers Licence

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed.

United | Courage | Integrity | Pride