Trades Assistant

Trades Assistant – NEPEAN Longwall Kurri KurriAbout UsAt NEPEAN™, we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services, and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high-value, innovative, and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation.Today, our organisation employs over 2000 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries. NEPEAN Longwall® (a division of NEPEAN™) partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate, and support longwall equipment and systems. With purpose-built facilities located in both Queensland and New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers a full suite of after-sales services enabling it to support products throughout their life cycle. The experienced, committed, and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall has demonstrated their capability over many years to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions.Our OpportunityDue to continued growth, NEPEAN Longwall is currently seeking Trades Assistants to join the team. There are opportunities for full-time and short term contract roles. The roles are based in Kurri Kurri, NSW, with available AM and PM shift options.Daily Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited ToAssisting tradesman as required on Roof Support as well as AFC and BSL overhauls.Maintaining housekeeping and cleanliness of designated workplaceForklift driving, overhead crane operation, and handling materials and equipmentIdentifying improvements and completing a Non-Conformance Report (NCQ-FM-08) if and when requiredAssisting in the training of apprentices by demonstrating correct work procedures The Right PersonWe are looking for candidates with the following capabilities and skills:Experience working as a Trades Assistant or AssemblerCompetent in the use of hand and power tools such as ratchets, drills, and spannersForklift licence (or willingness to obtain)Mechanically mindedExcellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructionsThe Luxuries NEPEAN OffersAgile and dynamic team cultureExcellent career advancement opportunitiesCompetitive hourly rateAM and PM shift optionsFamily-oriented businessGuaranteed Christmas breakMonthly employee BBQsFamily Christmas partiesReimbursement for prescription safety glassesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – well-being support for all the familyIf you're ready to take on this opportunity, please click "Apply Now" to express your interest today! NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.