About Us: Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.The OpportunityWith strong growth in our service department, our Port Hedland branch has an exciting opportunity for a Trade Assistant to join our team. In this position, you will play a crucial role assisting Fitters providing service and planned maintenance support on a range of Hitachi Construction and Mining equipment.Working Monday to Friday you will:Forklift operationAssist Tradesmen to repair earthmoving machines in line with procedures when requiredMaintain a high level of accuracy when carrying out final QA inspections and pack units when ready for dispatchAssist Service Supervisor with daily duties in the branchMaintain a clean and tidy working environmentAs a Trades Assistant, you will have a strong safety focus and abide by site safety processes at all times.To be successful in this role you will need to:Be mechanically minded with a willingness to learnHave the ability to recognise basic product quality deviations/faultsGood communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a teamForklift License will be advantageousBenefitsPermanent Full Time Position working Monday to Friday in a leading OEM with long term job securityCompetitive salary package plus housing allowance (residential employees) & the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balanceTailored training to suit career development - inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk trainingExclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and Hitachi appliances, and other products & servicesSupportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your careerAbout the companyDistributor of Hitachi, Bell and John Deere products and services for the construction, mining, quarry, forestry, demolition and recycling industries.#J-18808-Ljbffr