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Trade Assistant

Posted Date:  12 Dec 2025
Location: 

Guildford, WA, AU

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At WesTrac, we’re Made for More – more growth, more opportunities, and more impact. As one of Australia’s largest Caterpillar dealerships, we’re driven by our SPARC Values: Safety, Pride, Accountability, Respect, and Customer. Join us and help power industries that keep the world moving.

 

Roster: 5 On, 2 Off – 2 weeks dayshift 2 weeks nightshift – 10 hrs/day

 

About the Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you’ll join our Large Engines Department at South Guildford. This is your chance to work alongside highly skilled tradespeople, supporting the rebuild of engine components that drive performance and reliability.

 

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Assisting tradespeople with engine component rebuilds.
  • Performing basic maintenance tasks like cleaning parts.
  • Organizing the workshop for smooth operations.
  • Ensuring materials are available for efficient workflow.

 

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who brings:

  • Experience as a Trade Assistant in a mechanical setting.
  • Forklift License (essential), Dogging ticket (desired).
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Great communication and teamwork skills.
  • Familiarity with safety tools like Job Safety Analysis and Take 5’s.

 

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.   

  

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 take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a team that’s Made for More.

 

Reference Number: 5075

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.

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