Workshop Trades Assistant – Mechanical Support & Training

Driveline Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Driveline Services Australia is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant for the Mackay, QLD workshop. The role supports tradespeople with disassembly, blasting and cleaning of industrial parts, while assisting in a busy workshop and yard environment.

Ideal candidates show enthusiasm, strong attention to detail, and a solid commitment to safety. A manual driving licence and forklift ticket are essential, with ongoing training and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated team member with a good work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Reliability and commitment to safety in a workshop environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaboration in a hands‑on setting.
• Basic understanding of workshop safety and housekeeping practices.
• Experience in a mechanical workshop is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, sand blast and pressure wash of industrial parts and components.
• Deliver and collect parts in company vehicle.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and organisation.
• Assist Tradesman in a mechanical workshop as required.
• Perform other general duties to keep the workshop and yard orderly.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift Ticket

Manual Driver’s Licence

Job description

Driveline Services Australia is seeking a reliable Trades Assistant for the Mackay, QLD workshop. The role supports tradespeople with disassembly, blasting and cleaning of industrial parts, while assisting in a busy workshop and yard environment.

Ideal candidates show enthusiasm, strong attention to detail, and a solid commitment to safety. A manual driving licence and forklift ticket are essential, with ongoing training and development opportunities offered.