Trade Assistant

Posted Date:  17 Nov 2025
Location: 

Geraldton, WA, AU

Trades Assistant – Geraldton Join WesTrac and Build Your Future!

WesTrac is one of the world’s leading Caterpillar dealerships, supporting thousands of customers across the mining and construction industries in Australia. With over 4,000 talented people driving our success, we’re committed to creating rewarding careers and a workplace where you can thrive.

We’re looking for a Trades Assistant to join our Geraldton Workshop team. If you’re hands-on, safety-focused, and eager to learn, this is your chance to work with a global leader and take your career to the next level.


About the Role:

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll provide essential support to the workshop team by assisting with daily tasks and ensuring smooth operations. This role involves working closely with Leading Hands and Floor Personnel to maintain efficiency and safety.

 

Roster: 5 days on, 2 off | 9-hour shifts + 30-min break
Location: Geraldton Workshop (Residential)

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist with preparation of tools, materials, and equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas and laydown bays
  • Load/unload parts and manage consumables and inventory
  • Support safety compliance and workshop efficiency

 

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trade
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously
  • Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as required
  • Australian Drivers License 
  • High Risk Forklift ticket (desirable)

 

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.  
  • Recommend & Spend – 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.  

 

Relocation & Visa Support

Relocation and visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates in Australia.

 

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.

 

Ready to apply? Click Apply Now and start your journey with WesTrac today!

Reference Number: 4911

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.