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OverviewDo you love working outdoors? Do you love to ensure optimal business and service operations in a workshop environment? We are currently seeking a new Trades Assistant to join our Plant and Fleet team. If you have this passion, this is your chance to rewrite the future with us!Contribute to the maintenance and repair of fleet assets ensuring optimal service operationsUphold safety standards and promote a culture of quality customer servicePermanent full-time position with 9-Day fortnightAbout the roleThe Trades Assistant is essential in providing support to Plant Maintenance staff for the commissioning, administration, maintenance, and repair of fleet assets. This role focuses on ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with organisational policies, while delivering quality customer service to create value for the community.Responsibilities include maintaining workshop cleanliness, operating vehicles safely, assisting in the sourcing of parts, and supporting administrative functions. The Trades Assistant will also be involved in streamlining work practises and reporting any incidents to the supervisor. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.ResponsibilitiesMaintaining workshop cleanlinessOperating vehicles safelyAssisting in the sourcing of partsSupporting administrative functionsStreamlining work practicesReporting incidents to the supervisorQualificationsa valid Construction General Induction Card (White Card)a current Forklift ticket, or willingness to obtainexperience using hand tools and items of minor planta basic level of knowledge in Mechanical appreciation and Purchasing & Procurement systemsthe ability to work in a team environment and provide quality customer servicea current MR Drivers Licence (if applicable)Salary and benefits information is provided below and may be subject to assessment of skills and performance.Salary and benefitsThe commencing salary for this position is up to $61k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities up to the maximum salary of $70.7k on completion of assessment of skills and performanceA $19.49 per week working allowance12% superannuationPermanent full-time role9-day fortnightLocation: Council''''s Erina Works DepotLocationCentral Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney, just an hour''''s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.How to applyWe have provided resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that the information you provide is true and correct, and acknowledge that an offer of employment may be withdrawn if the information is false. You may be required to undertake employment screening checks where appropriate.You will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia if selected for an interview. To lodge your application, follow the steps: answer the online questions, attach your resume, and attach your qualifications and licences. If you require assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. You may save your application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email. If you don''''t have access to a computer, you can lodge your application at a Council library location.We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.Privacy statement and additional information are available on request.Additional informationEqual opportunity employment is a goal of Central Coast Council. We aim to provide a work environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. #J-18808-Ljbffr