Trades Assistant

Company :

Kickstart your career or take the next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER. 

We’re looking for experienced Trades Assistant to join our team in Brisbane. This is a Permanent, Monday to Friday role. 

What you’ll be doing 
As a Trades Assistant at Hastings Deering, you will: 

• Deliver quality service – carry out maintenance and repairs to the highest standard, ensuring our customers’ equipment performs at its best. 

• Follow the right procedures – research and consult the correct and latest service information systems for specific procedures, instructions and specifications. 

• Day to Day - General yard cleaning & wash bay duties

• Machine Operation - Overhead Gantry Crane and Forklift use

• Keep customers informed – involve customers in major repair decisions and provide clear updates on job progress. 

• Work with the big stuff - Work with new state-of-the-art machinery and learn from skilled technicians in the workshop

Who are we and why work with us?  

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine.  
 
We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.  

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you’ll benefit from:  

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth - Competitive hourly rates with competency-based pay rises PLUS regular scheduled increases under our current Enterprise Agreement. 

• Body, Mind & Wallet Support - Free health checks, Employee Assistance Program, income protection insurance, and discounts at major retailers.  

• Get more time back in your life - Our work schedules are made to fit your life, giving you the flexibility to take care of what matters most outside of work. 

• Security you can count on - Enjoy the stability of a long-term career with Hastings Deering, backed by global strength.  

What you’ll need:   

A successful teammate will have experience in:   

• Experience that counts – previous experience working in the industry, a workshop environment or in a similar Trade Assistant role. 

• Strong communicator – excellent communication skills with a genuine customer focus. 

• Licenses a plus – overhead crane and forklift tickets are desirable (training opportunities may be available). 

• Organised and efficient – strong time management skills to keep jobs on track. 

• Team player – able to work well with others as well as independently when required. 

• Safety minded – committed to maintaining high workplace health and safety standards at all times. 
   

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:  

If you’re interested in growing your career with a large OEM, we’d love to hear from you! 
  

📌 Apply Now – click the button below. 
📞 Enquiries: 1300 071 618 
👤 Contact:  Alex Kostowski – Talent Acquisition Partner

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.