Parts Interpreter

Posted Date:  8 Jan 2026
Location: 

Geraldton, WA, AU

Reporting to the Parts Supervisor, the Parts Interpreter will join out Geraldton branch on a full-time basis and is accountable for receiving customer orders for Caterpillar parts and general enquiries via phone, email and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of processing for continued customer loyalty. This role has a strong focus on customer service, as such we are looking for someone who has a positive, can-do attitude and strong attention to detail and quality and compliance skills.

 

Roster:  5/2,  5.5/1.5 

Location: Geraldton, WA - Residential position 

 

 

What you’ll do:

 

  • Interpret customer part requirements on a wide range of parts for vehicles, trucks, machinery, and construction equipment
  • Source and expedite parts locally and internationally, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment from order through to delivery
  • Manage customer enquiries through walk-ins, phone calls, and emails with a strong focus on delivering a high-quality customer experience
  • Support internal departments including the workshop, field service teams, and sectors like marine, earthmoving, and construction
  • Escalate issues appropriately and ensure consistent communication to prevent delays or errors
  • Maintain a proactive, dependable approach, demonstrating strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure

 

 

Skills and Experience:

 

  • Previous experience in parts interpretation or store roles within the automotive or machinery industry highly advantageous
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to confidently manage face-to-face, phone, and email interactions
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially when sourcing and matching parts
  • Solid organisational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
  • Advanced computer literacy and the ability to quickly adapt to multiple systems (experience working across various platforms or databases is highly valued)
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to managing customer and internal stakeholder needs

 

The successful applicant will be required to perform other duties that may include managing stock levels, shipping and receiving parts, warehouse activities, inventory management related tasks, core processing, hose building (all training provided), or other parts-related duties as assigned by the Parts Supervisor.

 

Geraldton branch has a high performing team, while this role is for a Parts Interpreter, it will require work to be completed in the Parts Warehouse as well. This role presents with a unique opportunity t learn different parts of the business and grow your knowledge with regard to the whole parts department.

 

 

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

 

  • Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
  • Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
  • Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute. 
  • Employee Referral Program– Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles.
  • Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity

 

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

 

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

 

Reference Number : 5152

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.