Workshop Trades Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

D & T Hydraulics & Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day, Afternoon and Night Shift options

Competitive Pay

Work Life Balance

Job Security

Professional Team Culture

Job summary

D&T Hydraulics is a local family-owned cylinder repair and manufacturing business in Mackay. We are seeking reliable Trades Assistants to support our tradespeople across day, afternoon and night shifts, offering flexible hours and a stable role.

You will gain hands-on workshop experience assisting with prep, handling components, and maintaining an efficient workspace while learning from a professional team that prioritizes quality, safety and the environment.

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence for Forklift and/or Overhead Crane (essential).
• Knowledge of blasting equipment operation, maintenance and cleaning (desirable).
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Operate sandblasting equipment and prepare components for repair and coating processes.
• Prepare, handle, and move materials and components in the workshop.
• Operate workshop equipment (forklifts/cranes where licensed).
• Assist with loading/unloading and manual handling tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

High Risk Work Licence - Forklift/Over

Blasting equipment knowledge

Follow instructions & team work

Safety & quality standards

Driver's licence & transport

Strong work ethic & flexibility

Ability to work unsupervised

Job description

D&T Hydraulics is a local family-owned cylinder repair and manufacturing business in Mackay. We are seeking reliable Trades Assistants to support our tradespeople across day, afternoon and night shifts, offering flexible hours and a stable role.

You will gain hands-on workshop experience assisting with prep, handling components, and maintaining an efficient workspace while learning from a professional team that prioritizes quality, safety and the environment.