Trades Assistant

Thiess

The Role

Overview

Assist excavator and drill teams with cleaning, equipment delivery and maintenance support.

Key Responsibilities

  • high‑pressure wash
  • equipment operation
  • housekeeping
  • parts delivery
  • shutdown support
  • trade assistance

Tasks

-High-pressure washing and detailing of Liebherr Excavators and CAT Drills -Operating maintenance support equipment (including IT Loaders, EWPs, and service vehicles) -General housekeeping and trade support across the heavy maintenance area -Delivery and escort of tooling, parts, and equipment across site -Supporting shutdown preparation, staging, and clean-up -Assisting trades with planned maintenance tasks on heavy machinery

Requirements

  • adverse conditions
  • pressure washing
  • heavy equipment
  • industrial cleaning
  • support equipment
  • site navigation

What You Bring

-Able to safely work in various weather and environmental conditions, including mud, heat, and dust -Skilled in high-pressure washing and detailing of machinery, with an eye for quality and thoroughness -Experienced in working around large mobile plant and heavy equipment -Comfortable using pressure cleaners, degreasers, and industrial cleaning equipment -Capable of operating support equipment and confident navigating a large mining site

Benefits

-Even time, lifestyle rosters -Production bonuses (only include for applicable roles) -Permanent full-time positions -Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. -Salary sacrifice options – novated leasing

The Company

About Thiess

-A global leader in mining services, specializing in both open-cut and underground mining operations. -Involved in some of the world’s largest mining projects, providing integrated services from mine development through to operations and rehabilitation. -Expanded globally from its origins in Australia, with a strong presence in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America. -Known for its technical expertise, equipment fleet, and its commitment to delivering projects safely and efficiently. -Works across diverse sectors, including mining, infrastructure, and energy, delivering a wide range of services tailored to each project's needs. -Notable projects include major coal mining operations in Queensland and large-scale infrastructure works in remote areas. -Has adapted to changing market conditions and continuously evolved to maintain its leadership in the industry.

Sector Specialisms

Mining

Mine Engineering

Drill and Blast

Rehabilitation

Asset Management

Autonomous Mining Services

Mine Closure

Infrastructure Removal

Environmental Services

Heavy Civil

Transport

Utilities

Water Resources

Energy

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Industrial

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Marine

Government