Trades Assistant – Heavy Equipment Support

About the role

Join Komatsu Australia's Service Team as a Trades Assistant, supporting technicians and ensuring smooth workshop and yard operations. This onsite role offers a collaborative environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Service and Parts yard, including storage areas.
• Assist technicians and parts personnel with workshop and yard duties.
• Perform pre‑start checks on equipment such as forklifts, cranes and trailers.
• Pressure wash, clean and detail machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment and complete required documentation.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Trades Assistant on heavy equipment, mining or industrial machinery.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Willingness or ability to obtain high‑risk work licences (Forklift, Rigging, EWP).
• Commitment to safety, hazard identification and risk management.

Required skills

• Forklift operation
• Rigging
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) operation
• C Class Driver's Licence

What we offer

• Potential annual earnings of $116,000 plus overtime.
• Family benefits including 16 weeks paid primary carer parental leave.
• Financial protections such as income protection and death & disability insurance.
• Career development opportunities, recognition programs and flexible work arrangements.
• Health discounts, travel discounts and a yearly bonus potential.