Trades Assistant Workshop | Perth

About Us

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

The Opportunity

Hitachi is seeking a motivated and quality-focused Trade Assistant to join our Rebuilds team at our new state of the art Forrestdale facility. Reporting to the Rebuilds Co-ordinator, you will support the EH500 rebuild operations, working closely with tradespeople to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist tradespeople with the disassembly, rebuild, and assembly of mining equipment
• Prepare tools, parts, and equipment to support rebuild activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
• Support workflow planning to ensure efficient use of labour and resources
• Follow quality processes and ensure work meets Hitachi standards
• Comply with all WHS requirements and contribute to a strong safety-first culture

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Trade Assistant or similar role in a workshop or mining environment
• A strong commitment to safety and understanding of WHS principles
• Ability to work well in a team and take direction from leading hands and tradespeople
• Good work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Experience with heavy mining equipment (Hitachi exposure advantageous but not essential)
• High-Risk Work licenses (forklift, dogging, working at heights, etc.) and a Heavy Rigid license would be highly regarded

Benefits:

• $$$ A competitive pay rate + potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Specific OEM training on Hitachi EH5000 trucks, including systems, rebuild procedures, and technical standards.
• Ongoing technical development and career progression with a global OEM
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures you are happy and safe at work!

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.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.