Mechanical Trades Assistant

About Us

Expressway Spares is an Australian, family-owned Company, in business for 60+ years. We cater to the mining, general contracting, and rural sectors with the supply of quality new, used, and reconditioned parts and components to suit Caterpillar and Hitachi.

Working with us means joining an amazing team of people and a workplace with great core values. Being a family-owned business means we believe in a healthy work/life balance. We are big on safety and making sure all our employees feel safe, supported, and able to thrive within their role.

The benefits of working with Expressway Spares

• Competitive rates – negotiated based on experience
• Overtime rates on weekends
• Optional 9-day fortnight – have every second Friday off
• All PPE and uniforms provided and washed
• Exceptional team and working environment
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Family friendly mid-year parties, Christmas parties and monthly BBQ’s
• Periodic audiometric monitoring, skin checks and flu vaccinations provided

The Role

Expressway Spares is looking for a full-time Mechanical Trades Assistant to join our team in our modern, purpose-built workshop in High Wycombe.

Main responsibilities include:

• General Forklift Operation
• Assist Mechanical Fitters when required
• Wash parts from stripped components
• Sort parts before and after crack tests
• Work between our components, engine and hydraulic sections
• Component and cylinder stand management
• Workshop cleaning and general maintenance
• General pressure cleaning
• General yard maintenance as required

Required

• Mechanical aptitude
• Current forklift ticket
• Valid Driver’s License
• National Police Certificate (also known as a National Police Check)
• Ability to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment

Desired

• Knowledge of earthmoving equipment
• Any mechanical related vocational training
• Know your way around a car or 4WD
• Current dogging/rigging ticket
• Knowledge of industry safety protocols
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Team player with a positive attitude to your work