Trade Assistant

About the company 

Are you ready to join the family?

Liebherr’s decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes us a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. We sell and service Earthmoving and Material handling equipment, mining equipment, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as foundation and piling equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Benefits 

• Additional Week Bonus Leave, 5 in total

• Paid Parental Leave

• Generous discounts for goods & services via our employee benefits program inc. Woolworths, JB Hi Fi, Rebel Sport etc

• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance

• OEM Technical training

• Online resource pool from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Mechanical Trades Assistant to join our team within the Mining Division. The Trades Assistant is responsible for assisting the qualified Mechanical Fitters deliver safe, efficient and compliant diagnostic, repair, maintenance and component replacement services to the Division’s customer base.

Duties 

• Assist qualified Field Service Technicians

• Use basic hand and power tools

• Assembly / disassembly of parts and components

• Strip, clean and assess parts and components,

• Operate workshop equipment including mobile lifting equipment

• Lubricate plant and equipment

• Basic administrative tasks

• Order spare parts

• Maintain a safe and clean workplace

• Operate relevant Liebherr computer systems

Skills & experience 

• Previous workshop or mechanical experience desirable

• High Risk Forklift Licence preferred

• CN Ticket preferred

• Working at Heights and/or EWP licences advantageous

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

• Ability to operate lifting equipment and workshop tools safely

• Basic MS Office skills (Word & Excel)

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Willingness to complete required training and development

Culture

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values.  We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate.  Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

How to apply

Please apply via the link below. 

Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application.

No agencies or third parties please. 

Emailed applications will not be accepted.