Trades Assistant (on-site and workshop)

PERSAS; Rutherford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSAS in Rutherford, NSW is seeking an on-site Trades Assistant to support our Technicians with inspections, testing and servicing of tooling and equipment at customer sites and in the workshop.

The role includes up to 7–10 days per month travelling to Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Ulan, Gunnedah and Narrabri. You will work a 38-hour, 4-day week with Fridays off, and perform minor repairs while ensuring safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude around small tools and engines.
• Safety-first mindset and adherence to WHS rules.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving to diagnose and fix technical issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tablet use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interval inspection of tooling and equipment for safety and compliance.
• Test tooling and equipment using specialised equipment in onsite test trucks.
• Record equipment data and test results in the asset management system.
• Communicate clearly with site staff about failures and compliance.
• Make minor repairs to onsite equipment per OEM guidelines.
• Record and monitor inventory usage onsite.
• Follow WHS procedures and site/workshop rules.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety mindset

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem-solving

Tablet use

Microsoft Office

Tools

Asset management system

Tablet

Job description

We are looking for an On-site Trades Assistant to work alongside our Technicians when onsite. You will be responsible for providing accurate inspections and high-quality testing of equipment on customer sites after initial training and competency testing. This includes communicating with on-site teams, following WHS practices and individual site requirements. The role involves up to 7-10 days per month working away from home doing on-site visits to Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Ulan, Gunnedah and Narrabri areas. When not on-site, this role will form part of the workshop team based at Rutherford, servicing and repairing tooling and equipment. At PERSAS we work 38 hours/4 day week with every Friday off, unless you would like to pick up some overtime on a Friday when available.

Key responsibilities

Assist with and perform interval inspection of tooling and equipment to ensure safety and compliance

Carry out tooling and equipment testing using specialised testing equipment in onsite test trucks

Enter accurate equipment information and test results into asset management system through a tablet

Clearly communicate with site staff regarding equipment failures and compliance

Make minor repairs to onsite equipment according to OEM

Accurately record and monitor inventory usage onsite

Work safely and follow all operational and WHS workshop and site procedures

About you

Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, working around small tools, engines etc.

Experience working with Hydraulic and Pneumatic tools an advantage

A safety-first mindset is a must have

Ability to travel and work away from home as required when on-site

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues

Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office and tablet use

A can-do attitude with a desire to learn

Must undertake and pass an Order 45 Coal Board Medical

Undertake regular drug and alcohol testing while at workshop and sites

About us

With over 40 years industry experience, we are recognised for our industry leading products, service, quality and commitment to our customers. We are a market leading mining and industrial tooling company. Join a market leading mining and industrial tooling company and learn from trained technicians.