Trade Assistant

Trade Assistant – Karratha Workshop

Location: Karratha, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday

About Us

Raptor Plant Hire is a growing Pilbara-based business providing heavy equipment hire, workshop and site services to the mining, civil and construction industries.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Trade Assistant to join our Karratha workshop team, working alongside our experienced diesel fitters and mechanics.

About the role

This is a hands-on position supporting fitters with the servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy earthmoving and mining equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting fitters with servicing, repairs and maintenance
• Cleaning and preparing machinery for workshop work
• Removing and installing components under fitter supervision
• Washing down and detailing equipment
• Parts collection and workshop errands
• Maintaining tools, equipment and workshop areas
• General yard and workshop duties
• Assisting with loading and unloading equipment and parts
• Following Raptor's safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organised workplace

About you

• Is mechanically minded and enjoys working around heavy equipment
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to work
• Can take direction and work effectively alongside qualified tradespeople
• Has a positive, practical attitude
• Takes pride in keeping the workshop clean and organised
• Is physically capable of performing hands-on workshop duties
• Holds a current driver's licence
• Is Karratha-based or willing to relocate to Karratha
• Previous experience around earthmoving equipment, trucks, mining equipment or mechanical workshops will be highly regarded, but a trade qualification is not required
• A forklift, dogging, rigging or other relevant high-risk work licence would also be an advantage

Benefits

• Full-time, stable employment
• Monday-to-Friday roster
• Work alongside experienced heavy diesel fitters
• Exposure to a wide range of CAT and other heavy earthmoving equipment
• Opportunity to develop your mechanical skills and industry experience
• Supportive, practical workshop environment
• Potential pathway into further training or a mechanical trade for the right person