Trades Assistant

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. With a solid network of branches nationally, we service a multitude of customers, including mining, construction, quarry and forestry with our world class, quality OEM equipment and dedicated after sales and support services.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Trades Assistant to join our Service team based in Dandenong. Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting our tradespeople with their day to day tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our team and work on some of Australia's leading Earthmoving equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Material handling and setting up of equipment
• Assist in coordination of the work schedule and preparing jobs
• Ensure reports and paperwork are completed in a timely manner
• General housekeeping and cleaning
• Conduct your work in compliance with all quality and safety standards and procedures

To be successful in the role, you will possess:

• Previous experience in a trades assistant or similar role
• Previous hand and power tooling experience highly regarded
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and customer service etiquette
• An uncompromising commitment to quality workmanship and safety policies and procedures

Benefits for you

At Hitachi, we are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. We offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities to help us achieve quality standards. We inspire a safe and healthy working environment through our safety and wellness campaigns so that we can all 'See You Tomorrow'.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive pay rate + potential overtime + company biannual bonuses!
• Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
• OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success

At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.