TRADE ASSISTANT / WORKSHOP ASSISTANT
- Assist with hands-on workshop duties to maintain and service a varied fleet of vehicles and equipment.
- Operate workshop tools and machinery safely, including forklift operations.
- Support the Workshop Manager with repairs, maintenance, and general workshop upkeep.
24th September, 2026
Our client operates across a range of industrial and infrastructure environments, supporting day-to-day operations through the maintenance and servicing of specialised vehicles and equipment. Due to business growth, they are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Trade Assistant / Workshop Assistant to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work and wants to build their skills within a busy workshop environment supporting a varied fleet!
Malaga Location | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
$38.44 – $41.00/hr + super + penalties | Depending on experience
Monday to Friday | 6:00am – 2:30pm + additional OT
Training & Upskilling | PPE Supplied | Onsite Parking
What Will You Be Doing?
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you’ll assist across a range of hands-on workshop duties to help keep the fleet safe, reliable and ready for operation. Your duties will include:
- Assisting with basic welding, metal fabrication and minor component repairs
- Using workshop tools, machinery and equipment safely and correctly
- Operating the forklift to move parts, stock and equipment around the workshop
- Assisting with repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment including vacuum trucks, jetter trucks, sweepers, prime movers and tippers
- Assisting with stock counts, parts organisation and general workshop upkeep
- Keeping the workshop clean, organised and ready for day-to-day operations
- Helping the Workshop Manager with other duties as required
Why Apply?
If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can keep building your mechanical skills and work towards something long-term, this is a great opportunity. In addition, you will receive:
- Competitive hourly rates (including penalties!)
- Plenty of hands-on learning and skill development
- Supportive management and workshop team
- Free onsite parking
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with a genuine view to permanency
What Do You Need To Be Successful?
- Previous experience in a mechanical workshop, on-site Trade Assistant or similar hands-on role
- Reliable, punctual and safety-focused, with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
- Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport (manual preferred)
- Construction White Card, or willingness to obtain one
- Forklift licence highly regarded
- Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol assessment
- Full working rights
Interested?
We would love to hear from you! Click'APPLY'now! Otherwise please contact Josh or Amy from Pearl Recruitment for more information
resume4@pearlrec.com.au
08 9474 9079
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