Trade Assistant / HR Driver (Allrounder) – Heavy Fabrication Workshop We’re looking for a reliable and versatile Trade Assistant with an HR truck licence to join a busy heavy fabrication and machining workshop supporting large industrial and mining projects. This role suits someone who enjoys variety - one day you might be assisting trades on the workshop floor, the next driving a truck for local deliveries or helping with spray painting and general maintenance. Key Responsibilities Assist tradespeople with fabrication, machining, assembly and workshop duties Operate HR trucks for local pickups/deliveries when required Prepare and spray paint large, fabricated components Use hand and power tools for grinding, drilling, cleaning, and prepping metal work General workshop and yard housekeeping Support safe handling of heavy materials and equipment Skills & Experience Current HR Truck Licence (required) Previous experience in a fabrication, mechanical, or machine shop environment preferred Confident using hand tools, grinders, and spray equipment Able to follow direction and work safely around heavy equipment Physically fit and comfortable working around large steel components What’s on Offer Competitive hourly rate overtime opportunities Secure, long-term position in a well-established heavy engineering workshop Exposure to varied work across machining, fabrication, and transport Supportive team environment where no two days are the same If you’re an adaptable, hands-on worker with solid trade assistant skills and the ability to jump behind the wheel when needed, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that keeps heavy industry moving.
