Title:  Trades Assistant

About us

Proudly Australian owned, Coates has a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects and an exciting future focused on growth. We provide end-to-end solutions spanning Equipment Hire, Engineering Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Power & HVAC.

Your new role awaits:

As a Coates Labourer (Internally known as Equipment Maintenance Controllers) at our Beresfield branch, you will be responsible for the cleaning and inspection tasks of equipment at the branch. This includes some minor repairs and adjustments and the use of test instruments. The role is responsible for the reporting of equipment damage and ensuring equipment is ready, fit for purpose and safe for hire. In addition, the Labourer (or Equipment Maintenance Coordinator) is a supporting role to the workshop mechanics/electricians to enable them to focus on equipment repairs and more complex tasks.

• Perform loading and unloading including spotting and general yard duties to maintain the yard to a high standard.
• Check and control equipment (inbound & outbound) as it comes in and out of the yard inclusive of the spotting function.
• Perform basic inspection checks and minor repairs of equipment at the branch following the Coates Maintenance program  (Laser Levels, pneumatic plugs, water hoses, hydraulic tools and equipment and access equipment)
• Assist in keeping workshop, yard and service area clean, tidy and safe.

About you:

This role is perfect if you are mechanically minded, enjoy fixing equipment and a trade qualification is in your career plans. As well as having amazing customer service skills and a Can-Do, flexible attitude, you will have:

• Current drivers license is essential, & forklift high risk license will be highly regarded.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, time management & organisational skills.
• Be physically fit and knowledgeable about safety standards.
• Mechanical equipment knowledge is desirable.
• Familiarisation with Take 5’s and JSEA’s.
• 38 hours per week with overtime as required.

What you’ll get in return

As a member of the Coates team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including:

• Training and career progression pathways.
• Access to our employee discounts and benefits program.
• Purchased additional leave program.
• Employee discounts on equipment hire.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice.

Unlock your next career opportunity – apply today!

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. Coates welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Coates. Equipped for you.