About Us
Werner Engineering is a locally owned and operated machining and engineering workshop servicing the mining, agriculture, rail and industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, reliability and supporting our trades team to deliver high-end results safely and efficiently.
Position Summary
Werner Engineering is seeking a motivated and reliable Trade Assistant to support our tradespeople and store operations. This role is hands-on and suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy workshop environment and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and organised workspace.
Key Responsibilities
* Assisting tradespeople with day-to-day workshop tasks
* Emptying and managing swarf bins
* General cleaning of workshop areas and equipment
* Assisting in the store with goods handling and organisation
* Loading and unloading materials
* Delivery's and pickups
* Preservation wrapping
* Maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition
* Supporting workflow by transporting materials within the workshop
* Following all workplace health and safety procedures and company policies
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a workshop or trade environment (preferred)
* Current Forklift Licence (highly regarded)
* MR Licence (preferred)
* Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
* Reliable and punctual
* Honest and trustworthy
* Self-motivated with a positive attitude
* Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
* Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a genuine go-getter — someone who shows initiative, takes direction well and is willing to roll up their sleeves. This is not a sit-back role; it’s hands-on and requires someone dependable who contributes positively to the team culture. and ultimately reliable and turns up.
Important Information
* No sponsorship opportunities available
* Applicants must have full working rights in Australia