Vacancies

Trade Assistant

Trade Assistant
WesTrac

Country flag
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Classification symbol Trades and Services
Salary
GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job posted on May 27, 2025
APPLY NOW
Job Description:
Job Description:

Trade Assistant at Wes TracPosition Overview: Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Trade Assistant will join our New Machines Team at our Guildford site on a full-time basis. The role involves assisting with the building and testing of the latest Caterpillar equipment, ensuring all machinery meets high standards of quality and performance. About the Department: The New Machines Department at Wes Trac specializes in providing advanced machinery solutions tailored to the mining industry's needs, focusing on innovation, reliability, and safety. Roster: Monday to Friday, 10.5 hours per day (including a meal break). Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with building and testing Caterpillar equipment, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
  • Collaborate with team members to manage and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Promote and monitor safety standards diligently.
  • Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in a similar role or a Certificate II in a related field.
  • Exposure to mining, construction, agriculture, or highway trucks; hire equipment experience is advantageous.
  • Experience with CAT equipment is highly desirable.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues effectively.
  • Adaptability to work with various machinery and new technologies.
  • Attention to detail in assembling, testing, and maintaining equipment to ensure safety and performance.
  • Benefits:
    • Financial: Paid parental and secondary carers leave, salary sacrificing, novated leasing, income protection, and retail discounts.
    • Health & Wellness: BUPA discounts, Fitness Passport, and EAP services.
    • Career Development: Recognition programs, internal progression, and training through Wes Trac Institute.
    • Additional Perks: Referral bonuses, emergency services leave, reserves leave, and employee share plans.

    Relocation and visa sponsorship support may be available for eligible candidates in Australia and overseas.About Wes Trac:With over 4,500 employees, Wes Trac is a leading authorized Caterpillar dealer, providing mining and construction solutions worldwide. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations, LGBTQIA+, and culturally diverse individuals. We are endorsed by WORK
    180 for our diversity and inclusion initiatives.#J-18808-Ljbffr

APPLY NOW