**About Penske**
With over 1,100 employees across Australia and New Zealand, **Penske** is an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. We operate across some of the most dynamic on and off-highway markets in the country, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence and commercial marine. Penske is a leading distributor of premium power systems solutions from **_mtu_**, Detroit** and **Allison Transmission** and the distributor of **Western Star Trucks, Dennis Eagle and MAN** **Truck & Bus**.
**Your New Opportunity**:
An excellent **full time**, **permanent** opportunity exists for a **Trades Assistant** to join our team based at our **Hazelmere, Perth**, faciltiy where you will support the remanufacturing team. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
- General workshop maintenance activities as required;
- Assist tradesman with all aspects of mechanical duties on a day-to-day basis. This includes the stripping and cleaning of engine components;
- Ability to work independently cleaning, steam cleaning & sand blasting engine components;
- Ensure all tools and equipment used to undertake work are safe to use and stored in a clean and safe manner;
- Ensure work area is clean and tidy at the end of each shift.
**About You**:
- Strong Technical/Mechanical Aptitude.
- Ability to perform day-to-day physical tasks involving standing, kneeling, turning, and pushing or lifting objects.
- A can-do attitude with a strong ability to listen, learn and follow directions.
- Highly reliable, punctual and take pride in your work.
- Current driver's licence.
- Current Forklift licence.
- A high level of Safety Awareness.
**Why choose Team Penske?**
At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:
- Accredited Training & Development Programs
- Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
- Competitive Remuneration
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Discounted Travel, Health Insurance & Motor Vehicle benefits
**Penske Benefits**:
- Penske Power-Up Day - An additional paid day off for all permanent employees per calendar year
- Refer a friend and we'll pay you $4,000 for Diesel Technicians & $1,000 for all other roles (conditions apply).
- Diverse on and off-Highway career opportunities available across Australia & New Zealand.
- Work with the latest technology and innovation in our modern and clean workshops
**Be ambitious. We are.**
- Branch Location: Hazelmere, Perth
- Penske Power-Up Day - An additional paid day off for all permanent employees per calendar year
- Refer a friend and we'll pay you $4,000 for Diesel Technicians & $1,000 for all other roles (conditions apply).
- Diverse on and off-Highway career opportunities available across Australia & New Zealand.
- Work with the latest technology and innovation in our modern and clean workshops.