Trades Assistant | Dandenong

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

We are on the lookout for 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 the Hitachi 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
• Maintaining rental fleet alongside qualified trades person

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• 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 - What's in it for you?

• Rewarding hourly rate + potential overtime + company biannual bonuses! $$$
• Career: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Employee Rewards: Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services through our Employee Rewards Program
• Career Progression: OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Culture: Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Health: Discounted Medibank health insurance policy + EAP to support our employees and their families 
• Paid Parental Leave Company Policy
• Employee Referral Program: successfully refer a friend and earn cash!

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.