CareerPlan

Trade Assistant / Workshop Assistant

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time$80k–$85k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

Assist with hands-on mechanical duties including welding, metal fabrication, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance for a varied fleet of industrial vehicles.

Role type

Mechanical Trade Assistant / Workshop Assistant

Builds

Maintains and services a fleet of specialized vehicles (vacuum trucks, jetter trucks, sweepers, prime movers, tippers) and workshop equipment.

Domain

Industrial maintenance and vehicle servicing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

welding, metal fabrication, minor component repairs, forklift operation, workshop tool usage, preventative maintenance, stock management

Preferred skills

forklift licence, Construction White Card

Technologies

workshop machinery, forklift

Responsibilities

Assist with basic welding, metal fabrication, and minor component repairs; operate forklift to move parts and equipment; assist with repairs and preventative maintenance for fleet vehicles; maintain workshop cleanliness and organization.

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC