Hosemaker

Emerald | Permanent full-time | Monday to Friday

Experienced Hosemaker looking to step up?

Southcott is seeking an experienced Hosemaker to join our Emerald branch.

This is a local opportunity offering regular weekday hours and long-term stability, with strong potential development opportunities.

• Monday-to-Friday day shift
• Permanent, stable employment
• Local Emerald role—be home every night
• Greater responsibility and career development
• Established Australian manufacturer

About the role

You will manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies to customer requirements, provide responsive customer service and help keep daily branch operations running smoothly.

You’ll need to be confident selecting hoses and fittings, identifying thread forms, operating crimping equipment and producing safe, accurate hose assemblies with limited supervision.

When the Operations Manager is away, you may also assist with coordinating daily workflow, prioritising urgent customer orders and escalating operational issues to the nominated manager.

What you’ll do

• Manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies
• Select the correct hoses, fittings and components
• Identify fittings and thread forms
• Measure, cut, prepare and crimp hoses accurately
• Read and interpret product specifications and hydraulic schematics
• Test hose assemblies as required
• Complete job records and prepare orders for dispatch
• Assist customers with product and order enquiries
• Pick, pack, receive and dispatch stock
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop
• Support and guide less experienced team members

During periods when the Operations Manager is absent, you may also:

• Coordinate daily workshop priorities
• Monitor urgent customer and production requirements
• Help allocate routine work across the team
• Communicate operational, safety and stock issues
• Escalate significant matters to the nominated manager
• Help ensure routine opening, closing and branch processes are completed

What we’re looking for

• At least one year of hose assembly experience
• Demonstrated ability to manufacture hose assemblies safely and accurately
• Experience using crimpers, pressure testers and measuring equipment
• Ability to identify hose fittings and thread forms
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confidence working independently and supporting other team members
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Current driver’s licence

Experience with PRONTO or another ERP system would be helpful.

A forklift licence and MR truck licence would be advantageous.

Why join Southcott?

Southcott is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions. Established in 1886, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business and genuine opportunities to develop.

This role provides the opportunity to use your hosemaking experience, take on broader responsibility and build your career—without FIFO or extended mine-site rosters.

Ready for a stable local role with regular weekday hours? Apply now.

We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received.

Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.

No recruitment agencies, please.